| 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 | $7.75 | 6.649% | $8.2653 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.67 | 6.131% | $138.6814 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.50 | 9.644% | $133.2175 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.80 | 7.136% | $224.7713 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.42 | 6.529% | $137.8698 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.58 | 12.183% | $176.778 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.94 | 9.427% | $150.9436 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.66 | $970.5269 | $970.53 | $970.50 | $970.60 | |