| 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 | $7.66 | 10.371% | $8.4544 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.38 | 13.840% | $131.3486 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.37 | 10.800% | $254.142 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.87 | 6.343% | $49.843 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.91 | 9.479% | $161.9304 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.98 | 6.397% | $101.0559 | $101.06 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.79 | 11.748% | $178.5621 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.96 | $885.3364 | $885.33 | $885.35 | $885.30 | |