| 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 | $7.75 | 9.293% | $8.4702 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.71 | 8.632% | $159.374 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.92 | 10.825% | $200.5046 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.29 | 10.478% | $29.0447 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.37 | 4.678% | $141.7026 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.79 | 5.257% | $229.2392 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.30 | 4.723% | $79.9036 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.13 | $848.2389 | $848.22 | $848.20 | $848.20 | |