| 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 | $7.95 | 9.864% | $8.7342 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.60 | 8.709% | $146.3223 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.75 | 9.123% | $265.9873 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.69 | 8.747% | $111.6723 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.62 | 13.254% | $278.1745 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.72 | 8.860% | $240.2758 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.70 | 13.422% | $243.517 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.03 | $1,294.6834 | $1,294.68 | $1,294.65 | $1,294.70 | |