| 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 | $7.80 | 5.840% | $8.2555 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.72 | 3.506% | $12.1309 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.62 | 8.559% | $217.7911 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.27 | 7.327% | $203.1378 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.83 | 11.370% | $209.1863 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.47 | 4.445% | $222.9587 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.38 | 4.190% | $206.6921 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.09 | $1,080.1524 | $1,080.16 | $1,080.20 | $1,080.20 | |