| 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 | $7.98 | 4.850% | $8.367 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.48 | 5.448% | $45.8488 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.27 | 7.241% | $219.0612 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.53 | 6.852% | $237.7778 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.29 | 9.817% | $223.247 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.64 | 13.640% | $207.5521 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.84 | 3.271% | $45.274 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.03 | $987.1279 | $987.13 | $987.10 | $987.20 | |