| 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 | $7.75 | 3.409% | $8.0142 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.84 | 9.790% | $130.4744 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.43 | 4.555% | $19.2695 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.99 | 9.652% | $274.119 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.27 | 6.397% | $184.3541 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.97 | 12.440% | $98.9135 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.68 | 8.351% | $165.4303 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.93 | $880.5750 | $880.56 | $880.50 | $880.60 | |