| 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 | $7.92 | 10.297% | $8.7355 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.29 | 7.467% | $210.947 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.28 | 12.422% | $40.7867 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 6.740% | $103.0468 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.25 | 10.687% | $21.3072 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.42 | 12.706% | $229.2665 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 9.578% | $173.9879 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.48 | $788.0776 | $788.10 | $788.10 | $788.00 | |