| 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 | $7.40 | 11.226% | $8.2307 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.51 | 11.575% | $15.0738 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.50 | 7.847% | $83.5814 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.55 | 7.232% | $81.0138 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 8.251% | $174.8362 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.62 | 7.647% | $134.1497 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.81 | 10.612% | $21.9122 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.90 | $518.7978 | $518.79 | $518.80 | $518.70 | |