| 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 | $7.95 | 6.516% | $8.468 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.26 | 10.199% | $179.9109 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.47 | 12.732% | $44.4953 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.44 | 11.851% | $187.2833 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.30 | 6.494% | $226.0868 | $226.09 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.83 | 4.107% | $259.0494 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.59 | 7.722% | $258.0911 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.84 | $1,163.3848 | $1,163.39 | $1,163.40 | $1,163.40 | |