| 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 | $7.75 | 11.774% | $8.6625 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.91 | 5.147% | $44.0671 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.98 | 8.645% | $53.2143 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.71 | 9.536% | $18.3035 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 4.809% | $19.7879 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.69 | 7.534% | $84.6185 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.39 | 5.139% | $166.5297 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $371.31 | $395.1835 | $395.18 | $395.15 | $395.20 | |