| 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 | $7.50 | 8.580% | $8.1435 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 3.663% | $137.2498 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.58 | 9.306% | $50.9147 | $50.91 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.97 | 13.474% | $260.9562 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.83 | 11.112% | $242.0353 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.49 | 6.323% | $115.3498 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.34 | 9.389% | $28.8131 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.11 | $843.4624 | $843.46 | $843.45 | $843.30 | |