| 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 | 13.572% | $8.8359 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 13.126% | $258.5042 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.85 | 5.575% | $251.1101 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 5.182% | $165.6827 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.64 | 3.794% | $169.8485 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.37 | 5.422% | $87.8903 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.58 | 4.603% | $217.1349 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.25 | $1,159.0066 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.05 | $1,158.90 | |