| 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 | $7.72 | 10.504% | $8.5309 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.88 | 9.869% | $219.6062 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.36 | 9.763% | $133.2084 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.66 | 9.466% | $270.0088 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.99 | 3.118% | $204.1633 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.93 | 12.177% | $171.5523 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.87 | 11.732% | $162.9835 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.41 | $1,170.0534 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.10 | |