| 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 | $7.57 | 8.727% | $8.2306 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 12.492% | $18.5274 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.30 | 7.241% | $48.5802 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.52 | 10.482% | $143.0963 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.47 | 9.775% | $198.1109 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.49 | 4.268% | $104.7789 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.98 | 4.217% | $132.3347 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.80 | $653.6590 | $653.66 | $653.75 | $653.60 | |