| 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 | $7.50 | 6.164% | $7.9623 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.28 | 9.871% | $16.7883 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.72 | 8.679% | $146.4123 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.95 | 12.359% | $153.8757 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.79 | 12.543% | $178.707 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.81 | 6.108% | $223.6863 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.63 | 11.337% | $261.23 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.68 | $988.6619 | $988.67 | $988.70 | $988.70 | |