| 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 | $7.82 | 10.296% | $8.6251 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.50 | 12.485% | $36.5576 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.87 | 10.427% | $262.6727 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.36 | 12.487% | $89.2697 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.70 | 6.559% | $211.7327 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.81 | 13.598% | $223.5722 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.35 | 4.609% | $136.3578 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.41 | $968.7878 | $968.79 | $968.75 | $968.90 | |