| 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 | $7.79 | 8.699% | $8.4677 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.57 | 6.263% | $25.0462 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.42 | 10.306% | $158.2009 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.69 | 13.766% | $203.2885 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.29 | 3.537% | $142.1459 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.94 | 4.118% | $167.5675 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.31 | 8.679% | $254.6458 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.01 | $959.3625 | $959.38 | $959.35 | $959.30 | |