| 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 | $7.58 | 12.572% | $8.533 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.76 | 11.742% | $52.2506 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.50 | 13.295% | $53.8151 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.88 | 3.139% | $183.4637 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.57 | 9.733% | $229.9674 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.26 | 5.403% | $230.0526 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.27 | 10.837% | $132.1953 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.82 | $890.2777 | $890.28 | $890.25 | $890.40 | |