| 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 | $7.96 | 6.507% | $8.478 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.62 | 10.618% | $41.6145 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.56 | 10.366% | $242.3196 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.79 | 11.582% | $197.2658 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.75 | 6.508% | $139.2592 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.63 | 8.453% | $167.7009 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.39 | 3.663% | $121.69 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.70 | $918.3280 | $918.33 | $918.30 | $918.40 | |