| 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 | $7.62 | 4.333% | $7.9502 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.85 | 6.140% | $92.1826 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.65 | 6.258% | $265.2731 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.67 | 9.596% | $205.6788 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.67 | 13.481% | $54.0964 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.57 | 7.136% | $92.7476 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.98 | 6.485% | $105.3989 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.01 | $823.3276 | $823.33 | $823.35 | $823.40 | |