| 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 | $7.73 | 9.387% | $8.4556 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.94 | 12.492% | $200.1683 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.48 | 7.228% | $213.8984 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 9.659% | $39.4443 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.73 | 3.239% | $210.3288 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.47 | 9.618% | $186.8658 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.60 | 12.488% | $209.9026 | $209.90 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.92 | $1,069.0638 | $1,069.07 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.10 | |