| 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 | $71.57 | 8.825% | $77.8861 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 4.132% | $8.0078 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.34 | 10.819% | $196.5264 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.73 | 10.191% | $223.3902 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.30 | 13.365% | $252.0104 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 4.517% | $240.6504 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.71 | 7.141% | $262.1847 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.59 | $1,260.6560 | $1,260.66 | $1,260.70 | $1,260.70 | |