| 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 | $7.42 | 8.195% | $8.0281 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.29 | 6.778% | $85.7321 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.88 | 11.559% | $25.5247 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.76 | 8.764% | $187.9007 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.55 | 8.381% | $10.3504 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.53 | 3.364% | $215.5449 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.71 | 11.180% | $35.2552 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.14 | $568.3361 | $568.33 | $568.35 | $568.30 | |