| 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 | $7.99 | 9.460% | $8.7459 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.91 | 7.222% | $242.2252 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.79 | 7.689% | $178.5376 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.36 | 12.780% | $61.3072 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.36 | 6.544% | $111.1893 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.76 | 6.296% | $177.2592 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.25 | 12.645% | $96.0299 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.42 | $875.2943 | $875.31 | $875.35 | $875.20 | |