| 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 | $7.72 | 8.585% | $8.3828 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.70 | 5.496% | $189.5763 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.74 | 4.195% | $71.6236 | $71.62 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.28 | 12.395% | $14.9261 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.41 | 7.338% | $239.8038 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.35 | 13.782% | $214.3084 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.73 | 10.632% | $264.1118 | $264.11 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.93 | $1,002.7328 | $1,002.73 | $1,002.75 | $1,002.70 | |