| 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 | $7.65 | 11.470% | $8.5275 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.31 | 11.125% | $19.2357 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.43 | 9.700% | $271.4307 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.43 | 9.441% | $196.37 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.79 | 13.588% | $25.8867 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.77 | 9.366% | $198.7946 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.45 | 10.198% | $167.9969 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.83 | $888.2421 | $888.25 | $888.30 | $888.20 | |