| 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 | $7.83 | 8.397% | $8.4875 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.99 | 6.789% | $268.0297 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.72 | 9.828% | $275.3608 | $275.36 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.89 | 10.381% | $98.1177 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 5.671% | $255.9986 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.34 | 3.640% | $194.1592 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.68 | 13.121% | $256.4227 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.71 | $1,356.5762 | $1,356.58 | $1,356.55 | $1,356.60 | |