| 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 | $7.75 | 5.267% | $8.1582 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.79 | 3.224% | $79.2657 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.36 | 4.389% | $210.1977 | $210.20 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.65 | 7.218% | $151.8743 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.95 | 10.747% | $218.1162 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.68 | 9.627% | $257.2726 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.55 | 13.487% | $70.9861 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.73 | $995.8708 | $995.88 | $995.80 | $996.00 | |