| 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 | $7.67 | 10.353% | $8.4641 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.48 | 4.515% | $21.4047 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.62 | 8.700% | $131.1139 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.37 | 3.677% | $12.8248 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.55 | 5.561% | $85.0294 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.84 | 4.347% | $95.8323 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.39 | 7.796% | $79.1115 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $406.92 | $433.7807 | $433.76 | $433.75 | $433.70 | |