| 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 | $7.48 | 11.515% | $8.3413 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.36 | 5.559% | $18.325 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.33 | 11.634% | $277.2207 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.40 | 7.448% | $110.0268 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.69 | 13.114% | $85.616 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.57 | 13.109% | $113.7537 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.42 | 6.847% | $200.2526 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.25 | $813.5361 | $813.54 | $813.55 | $813.50 | |