| 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 | $7.65 | 7.728% | $8.2412 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.85 | 10.830% | $10.9168 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.74 | 6.460% | $25.2736 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 4.193% | $16.0353 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.48 | 12.346% | $80.3049 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.67 | 4.218% | $232.0622 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.62 | 7.486% | $258.6328 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.40 | $631.4668 | $631.46 | $631.45 | $631.40 | |