| 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 | $8.28 | 6.317% | $8.803 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.61 | 6.510% | $184.912 | $184.91 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.96 | 10.584% | $215.5946 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.54 | 10.749% | $207.6987 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 5.782% | $250.5976 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.36 | 11.468% | $221.1079 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.39 | 9.453% | $108.7853 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.04 | $1,197.4991 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.50 | |