| 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 | $7.51 | 6.223% | $7.9773 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 6.501% | $81.3242 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.46 | 3.579% | $211.7776 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.98 | 12.519% | $261.0216 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.50 | 4.708% | $230.8811 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.68 | 11.334% | $239.0118 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.93 | 7.325% | $150.1799 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.42 | $1,182.1735 | $1,182.17 | $1,182.20 | $1,182.20 | |