| 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 | $7.32 | 9.121% | $7.9877 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.25 | 7.679% | $184.4003 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 8.539% | $39.3888 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.33 | 9.160% | $40.7494 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.61 | 4.732% | $225.8127 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.36 | 7.118% | $8.9551 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.44 | 7.298% | $127.0838 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.60 | $634.3778 | $634.38 | $634.40 | $634.40 | |