| 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 | $7.78 | 6.323% | $8.2719 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.25 | 5.527% | $174.3834 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.58 | 3.834% | $112.743 | $112.74 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.75 | 11.451% | $264.9748 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.30 | 12.322% | $210.3791 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 5.597% | $234.3514 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.94 | 10.769% | $89.6564 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.53 | $1,094.7600 | $1,094.75 | $1,094.75 | $1,094.90 | |