| 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 | $7.48 | 6.370% | $7.9565 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.52 | 13.366% | $253.3957 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.92 | 6.161% | $218.6067 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.48 | 4.753% | $85.3527 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.61 | 3.835% | $228.032 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 10.171% | $56.044 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.90 | 12.669% | $14.5343 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.78 | $863.9219 | $863.92 | $863.95 | $863.90 | |