| 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 | $7.37 | 6.329% | $7.8364 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 3.741% | $130.1742 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 3.323% | $255.9517 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.64 | 3.450% | $53.4216 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.68 | 4.696% | $172.4134 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 7.668% | $170.9122 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.64 | 7.391% | $18.9438 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.27 | $809.6533 | $809.64 | $809.60 | $809.60 | |