| 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 | $7.40 | 11.539% | $8.2539 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.61 | 4.469% | $178.2346 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.77 | 4.622% | $132.6293 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.37 | 12.223% | $90.1936 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.45 | 13.708% | $157.4287 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.66 | 8.486% | $85.3351 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.36 | 4.425% | $44.2344 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.62 | $696.3096 | $696.30 | $696.40 | $696.20 | |