| 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 | $7.70 | 11.280% | $8.5686 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 11.127% | $40.5836 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.60 | 6.794% | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.96 | 5.787% | $119.497 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.25 | 3.276% | $197.5154 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.43 | 3.129% | $33.4447 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.26 | 8.535% | $6.7943 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.72 | $526.6536 | $526.65 | $526.65 | $526.70 | |