| 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 | $7.83 | 7.455% | $8.4137 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.35 | 13.525% | $68.5123 | $68.51 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 6.757% | $199.0805 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.40 | 9.842% | $250.8791 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.88 | 3.283% | $151.7021 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.41 | 13.810% | $38.0239 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.76 | 12.715% | $39.1797 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.11 | $755.7913 | $755.78 | $755.80 | $755.80 | |