| 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 | $7.69 | 6.352% | $8.1785 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.94 | 11.147% | $272.2435 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.66 | 5.860% | $41.9841 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.27 | 5.148% | $123.3071 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.80 | 9.805% | $20.6433 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.37 | 13.587% | $104.9203 | $104.92 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.65 | 5.663% | $28.1592 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.38 | $599.4360 | $599.43 | $599.45 | $599.40 | |