| 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 | $7.54 | 11.840% | $8.4327 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.77 | 3.546% | $168.5418 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.48 | 7.412% | $251.8597 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.42 | 8.564% | $185.0148 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.76 | 7.625% | $190.238 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.35 | 6.156% | $24.7874 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.75 | 5.423% | $19.7668 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.07 | $848.6412 | $848.64 | $848.65 | $848.60 | |