| 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 | $7.45 | 7.241% | $7.9895 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.39 | 5.438% | $129.0456 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 11.522% | $230.3598 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.26 | 10.405% | $141.6055 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.37 | 5.176% | $171.826 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.42 | 12.168% | $229.2938 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.29 | 9.412% | $271.6591 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.74 | $1,181.7793 | $1,181.79 | $1,181.80 | $1,181.80 | |