| 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 | $7.90 | 6.539% | $8.4166 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.50 | 4.727% | $206.8358 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.68 | 10.633% | $158.9575 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.81 | 4.193% | $65.4436 | $65.44 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.65 | 3.559% | $252.3215 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 12.125% | $55.2216 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.30 | 13.705% | $250.4921 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.09 | $997.6887 | $997.69 | $997.65 | $997.60 | |