| 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 | $7.70 | 13.226% | $8.7184 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.25 | 8.180% | $215.5487 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.39 | 12.819% | $25.2602 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.70 | 12.149% | $280.0361 | $280.04 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.86 | 8.279% | $74.5609 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.95 | 12.839% | $80.0593 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.48 | 3.360% | $104.8897 | $104.89 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.33 | $789.0733 | $789.08 | $789.05 | $789.10 | |