| 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 | $7.74 | 3.278% | $7.9937 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 5.715% | $17.4113 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.52 | 3.802% | $38.9465 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 7.437% | $82.6943 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.75 | 6.738% | $264.4434 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.25 | 7.862% | $42.3358 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.31 | 9.397% | $10.1849 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $435.01 | $464.0099 | $464.00 | $464.05 | $463.90 | |