| 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 | 5.225% | $8.2391 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.62 | 10.704% | $213.238 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.78 | 11.856% | $44.4963 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.65 | 3.820% | $12.095 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.76 | 13.848% | $40.712 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.82 | 11.577% | $25.4619 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.95 | 13.129% | $74.6086 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $376.41 | $418.8509 | $418.86 | $418.85 | $418.80 | |