| 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 | $7.46 | 6.600% | $7.9524 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.47 | 7.212% | $30.5233 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.72 | 12.872% | $136.2591 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.61 | 12.159% | $244.0692 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.83 | 8.763% | $115.1039 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.61 | 9.584% | $158.4694 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.91 | 3.326% | $223.0912 | $223.09 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.61 | $915.4685 | $915.46 | $915.40 | $915.60 | |