| 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 | $7.66 | 6.128% | $8.1294 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 12.191% | $86.948 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.56 | 10.193% | $42.4904 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.96 | 5.247% | $100.995 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.66 | 3.117% | $147.1067 | $147.11 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.98 | 11.606% | $28.9952 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.37 | 8.376% | $185.724 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.69 | $600.3887 | $600.40 | $600.40 | $600.30 | |