| 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 | $7.71 | 9.184% | $8.4181 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.94 | 11.728% | $128.4202 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.48 | 6.694% | $214.9671 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.56 | 12.116% | $215.8906 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.66 | 10.265% | $251.0293 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.93 | 6.250% | $85.9881 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 11.383% | $79.5052 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.66 | $984.2186 | $984.23 | $984.20 | $984.20 | |