| 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 | $233.99 | 8.540% | $253.9727 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 8.376% | $84.2407 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.51 | 13.790% | $131.4388 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.86 | 8.538% | $165.9112 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.52 | 8.199% | $8.1366 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.70 | 12.308% | $222.0329 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.69 | 7.859% | $18.0017 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.00 | $883.7346 | $883.73 | $883.75 | $883.60 | |