| 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 | $7.99 | 5.736% | $8.4483 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.43 | 4.618% | $187.7161 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.80 | 6.711% | $160.9202 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.43 | 11.457% | $278.0072 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.72 | 10.231% | $208.0279 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.86 | 3.703% | $135.7057 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.28 | 10.458% | $236.6894 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.51 | $1,215.5148 | $1,215.53 | $1,215.50 | $1,215.40 | |