| 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 | $7.56 | 12.839% | $8.5306 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.41 | 5.446% | $84.7891 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.62 | 8.117% | $217.9855 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.41 | 8.725% | $197.238 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.93 | 9.568% | $257.4081 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 4.807% | $126.2296 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.35 | 6.660% | $124.0989 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.72 | $1,016.2798 | $1,016.29 | $1,016.35 | $1,016.20 | |