| 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 | $7.84 | 11.872% | $8.7708 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.46 | 9.382% | $218.1733 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.74 | 8.844% | $142.3026 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.30 | 9.350% | $228.8696 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.69 | 8.755% | $185.6339 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.79 | 10.168% | $245.4433 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.42 | 8.812% | $29.8363 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.24 | $1,059.0298 | $1,059.02 | $1,059.00 | $1,059.00 | |