| 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 | $7.33 | 8.667% | $7.9653 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.46 | 5.778% | $142.2291 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.36 | 5.750% | $242.5482 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 3.664% | $8.8218 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.45 | 5.703% | $100.8935 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.61 | 6.704% | $115.8912 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.82 | 9.778% | $17.3669 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.54 | $635.7160 | $635.72 | $635.70 | $635.70 | |