| 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 | $7.83 | 13.242% | $8.8668 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.70 | 8.780% | $210.7069 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.35 | 3.234% | $177.9238 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.64 | 13.725% | $140.6096 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.73 | 11.563% | $62.1741 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.50 | 8.697% | $45.1093 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 5.491% | $241.0258 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.23 | $886.4163 | $886.42 | $886.35 | $886.40 | |