| 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 | $7.80 | 5.230% | $8.2079 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.57 | 8.110% | $265.4857 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.60 | 5.419% | $51.2336 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.33 | 5.109% | $189.5431 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.66 | 13.545% | $182.4214 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.63 | 10.741% | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 11.575% | $260.5276 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.09 | $1,145.2693 | $1,145.27 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.20 | |