| 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 | $7.88 | 6.161% | $8.3655 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.55 | 11.822% | $187.3578 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.48 | 12.295% | $281.2765 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.93 | 9.456% | $262.6178 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.28 | 7.175% | $161.0626 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.91 | 7.588% | $49.3937 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.27 | 7.819% | $180.3488 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.30 | $1,130.4227 | $1,130.43 | $1,130.40 | $1,130.50 | |