| 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 | $8.32 | 6.340% | $8.8475 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.81 | 6.672% | $240.876 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.87 | 7.395% | $19.1915 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.59 | 9.288% | $173.3198 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 12.831% | $254.6709 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.58 | 7.124% | $97.0329 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.95 | 13.117% | $203.554 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.83 | $997.4926 | $997.49 | $997.50 | $997.50 | |