| 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 | $7.82 | 12.275% | $8.7799 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.49 | 13.546% | $49.3812 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.27 | 4.376% | $170.4147 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.61 | 12.701% | $166.3579 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.74 | 13.558% | $195.0245 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.81 | 7.790% | $36.4438 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.75 | 9.362% | $186.7356 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.49 | $813.1376 | $813.13 | $813.15 | $813.10 | |