| 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 | $8.30 | 7.637% | $8.9339 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.40 | 7.657% | $194.2132 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.34 | 10.320% | $176.8871 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.81 | 13.750% | $252.3089 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.85 | 3.751% | $132.6457 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.66 | 13.183% | $254.2769 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.72 | 5.343% | $129.2769 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.08 | $1,148.5426 | $1,148.55 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.50 | |