| 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 | $7.87 | 7.618% | $8.4695 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 5.526% | $249.5057 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.34 | 5.735% | $174.8222 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.31 | 13.795% | $151.7001 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.46 | 10.532% | $82.3021 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.95 | 3.685% | $131.6281 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.75 | 8.861% | $160.8421 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.12 | $959.2698 | $959.27 | $959.25 | $959.20 | |