| 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 | $7.95 | 8.650% | $8.6377 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.88 | 6.455% | $55.2289 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.44 | 5.359% | $229.0926 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.58 | 7.732% | $225.7847 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.90 | 7.805% | $243.5315 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.96 | 3.763% | $168.0546 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.36 | 11.845% | $186.0653 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.07 | $1,116.3953 | $1,116.39 | $1,116.45 | $1,116.40 | |