| 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 | $7.86 | 9.759% | $8.6271 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.87 | 12.255% | $40.2659 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.74 | 12.431% | $202.0835 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.96 | 5.301% | $200.0298 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.86 | 6.772% | $161.0762 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.65 | 6.574% | $187.1972 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.31 | 9.372% | $239.8637 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.25 | $1,039.1434 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.20 | |