| 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 | $7.79 | 9.521% | $8.5317 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.81 | 5.310% | $207.2606 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.30 | 3.326% | $25.1082 | $25.11 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.52 | 10.776% | $224.3436 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.78 | 3.424% | $39.0736 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 4.668% | $137.7012 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.89 | 6.719% | $179.1705 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.65 | $821.1894 | $821.18 | $821.15 | $821.20 | |