| 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 | $7.37 | 11.622% | $8.2265 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.81 | 5.324% | $231.5127 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 9.296% | $240.9102 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.54 | 8.410% | $80.8088 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.39 | 4.530% | $69.3975 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.66 | 11.772% | $160.5717 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 8.320% | $250.88 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.80 | $1,042.3074 | $1,042.31 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.30 | |