| 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 | $7.50 | 8.798% | $8.1599 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.25 | 13.447% | $261.2117 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.81 | 12.236% | $103.0439 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.32 | 9.483% | $199.6094 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.55 | 6.633% | $35.7754 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.83 | 8.455% | $205.8801 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.97 | 3.123% | $158.7785 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.23 | $972.4589 | $972.46 | $972.50 | $972.50 | |