| 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 | $7.53 | 9.846% | $8.2714 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.60 | 10.742% | $162.3478 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.72 | 3.419% | $178.6253 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.46 | 11.696% | $16.1512 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 9.414% | $194.0567 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.69 | 5.650% | $214.142 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 12.545% | $281.959 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.89 | $1,055.5534 | $1,055.56 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.60 | |