| 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 | $7.64 | 9.438% | $8.3611 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 12.850% | $277.5997 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.55 | 8.800% | $27.7984 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 9.206% | $190.4662 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.62 | 9.700% | $35.7841 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.41 | 11.753% | $216.1415 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.89 | 6.362% | $256.2154 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.51 | $1,012.3664 | $1,012.37 | $1,012.35 | $1,012.40 | |