| 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 | $7.98 | 6.397% | $8.4905 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 8.252% | $83.9819 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.65 | 5.301% | $61.759 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 3.102% | $179.9542 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.30 | 12.330% | $187.9281 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.34 | 7.152% | $117.16 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.35 | 4.438% | $185.2208 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.74 | $824.4945 | $824.49 | $824.50 | $824.60 | |