| 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 | $7.58 | 10.485% | $8.3748 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.72 | 3.704% | $180.1546 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 6.710% | $217.5924 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.38 | 3.453% | $230.0588 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.51 | 7.187% | $218.1363 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.43 | 3.813% | $203.9199 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.87 | 5.131% | $167.0216 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.40 | $1,225.2584 | $1,225.25 | $1,225.20 | $1,225.30 | |