| 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 | $8.39 | 4.205% | $8.7428 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.81 | 7.223% | $139.1862 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.41 | 8.632% | $163.3934 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 11.763% | $48.5051 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.92 | 9.665% | $55.8414 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.48 | 12.721% | $219.2198 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.40 | 8.835% | $208.3102 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.81 | $843.1989 | $843.20 | $843.20 | $843.10 | |