| 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 | 10.517% | $8.7861 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.44 | 11.510% | $130.9573 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.95 | 9.178% | $271.7986 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.68 | 12.680% | $200.2098 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.91 | 6.651% | $153.4815 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.71 | 3.268% | $189.7136 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.86 | 6.145% | $253.5379 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.50 | $1,208.4848 | $1,208.49 | $1,208.50 | $1,208.50 | |