| 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 | $7.66 | 11.462% | $8.538 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.26 | 13.145% | $167.7488 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.81 | 10.397% | $13.0379 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.64 | 13.427% | $49.4995 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.96 | 6.465% | $118.1336 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.62 | 7.700% | $144.9857 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.64 | 12.467% | $220.0304 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.59 | $721.9739 | $721.98 | $722.05 | $721.80 | |