| 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 | $7.95 | 4.166% | $8.2812 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.98 | 12.736% | $208.5391 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.25 | 5.485% | $35.0738 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.69 | 11.128% | $176.349 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.77 | 12.736% | $282.7081 | $282.71 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.39 | 5.698% | $52.2042 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 8.592% | $38.7782 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.74 | $801.9336 | $801.93 | $801.95 | $801.90 | |