| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $7.87 | 4.280% | $8.2068 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.67 | 3.813% | $48.4495 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.97 | 9.249% | $197.7079 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 10.455% | $19.5505 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 12.722% | $52.5397 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.87 | 5.146% | $150.2221 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.66 | 8.104% | $182.3282 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.35 | $659.0047 | $659.01 | $659.00 | $658.90 | |