| 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 | $7.98 | 3.254% | $8.2397 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.59 | 8.713% | $180.0179 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.79 | 7.850% | $119.487 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.27 | 10.210% | $194.2672 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.82 | 7.628% | $224.7488 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.44 | 7.337% | $158.2577 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.39 | 13.839% | $257.7201 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.28 | $1,142.7384 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | $1,142.70 | |