| 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 | $7.68 | 7.300% | $8.2406 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.33 | 9.300% | $161.0317 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.50 | 9.457% | $206.3264 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 13.308% | $163.5034 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 7.130% | $40.0238 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.66 | 12.696% | $69.4884 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.34 | 3.462% | $177.2718 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.17 | $825.8861 | $825.88 | $825.90 | $825.80 | |