| 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 | $7.71 | 3.475% | $7.9779 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.83 | 12.815% | $175.7996 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.35 | 5.799% | $129.4451 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.42 | 9.239% | $56.1707 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.52 | 8.106% | $79.4795 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.87 | 5.759% | $137.3492 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.43 | 12.604% | $188.5329 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.13 | $774.7549 | $774.76 | $774.80 | $774.70 | |