| 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 | $7.85 | 11.852% | $8.7804 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.87 | 7.768% | $228.3281 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.42 | 7.165% | $109.7584 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.50 | 5.639% | $264.6257 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.45 | 3.462% | $204.2857 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.34 | 12.525% | $116.2833 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.77 | 7.562% | $148.1882 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.20 | $1,080.2498 | $1,080.26 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.30 | |