| 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 | $7.49 | 12.432% | $8.4212 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.48 | 10.567% | $238.2498 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.42 | 10.770% | $256.3439 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.37 | 7.302% | $243.9726 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.91 | 9.574% | $192.7516 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.98 | 6.300% | $77.5777 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.35 | 8.569% | $191.4614 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.00 | $1,208.7782 | $1,208.77 | $1,208.75 | $1,208.80 | |