| 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 | $7.76 | 9.865% | $8.5255 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.53 | 9.495% | $50.948 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.98 | 4.387% | $44.8655 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.51 | 6.243% | $232.1516 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.82 | 12.601% | $170.9508 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 10.656% | $243.9965 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.66 | 11.386% | $185.6359 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.76 | $937.0738 | $937.09 | $937.10 | $937.10 | |