| 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 | $7.48 | 13.264% | $8.4721 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.77 | 13.187% | $281.5753 | $281.58 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.79 | 9.513% | $87.3804 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.90 | 12.154% | $48.1141 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.40 | 4.810% | $173.3557 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.93 | 10.623% | $140.4138 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.74 | 6.182% | $92.1023 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.01 | $831.4137 | $831.41 | $831.40 | $831.50 | |