| 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 | 3.565% | $7.7674 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.35 | 12.707% | $39.8419 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.91 | 9.813% | $185.4851 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.63 | 10.529% | $47.1185 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.91 | 7.598% | $145.1605 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.44 | 10.600% | $177.4466 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.74 | 10.156% | $231.0412 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.48 | $833.8612 | $833.87 | $833.85 | $833.80 | |