| 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 | $8.37 | 3.149% | $8.6336 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.84 | 9.198% | $26.0328 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.91 | 10.634% | $145.9373 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.41 | 4.183% | $148.367 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 11.585% | $278.4046 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.67 | 12.745% | $41.3436 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.30 | 12.174% | $250.4845 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.00 | $899.2034 | $899.19 | $899.25 | $899.10 | |