| 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 | $7.86 | 7.107% | $8.4186 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 11.454% | $131.8055 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.99 | 3.272% | $251.9734 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.83 | 6.519% | $135.098 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.47 | 7.131% | $24.0723 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.49 | 4.532% | $178.2166 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.59 | 6.288% | $211.0773 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.49 | $940.6617 | $940.67 | $940.60 | $940.70 | |