| 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 | $8.25 | 3.491% | $8.538 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.73 | 10.692% | $241.0097 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.76 | 11.651% | $110.2665 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.99 | 13.514% | $82.8539 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.91 | 11.232% | $123.3674 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 11.575% | $191.5631 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.25 | 4.564% | $84.9583 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.58 | $842.5569 | $842.56 | $842.50 | $842.70 | |