| 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 | $7.38 | 8.370% | $7.9977 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.27 | 4.643% | $20.1647 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.82 | 8.623% | $7.4081 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.54 | 3.470% | $164.0413 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.90 | 7.256% | $73.8994 | $73.90 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.66 | 12.645% | $125.7794 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.71 | 11.364% | $172.2912 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.28 | $571.5818 | $571.58 | $571.60 | $571.60 | |