| 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 | $7.79 | 7.194% | $8.3504 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.38 | 11.522% | $204.509 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.26 | 11.106% | $278.0539 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.62 | 6.222% | $250.2803 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 3.371% | $232.0472 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.69 | 5.463% | $21.8203 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.45 | 7.732% | $149.155 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.67 | $1,144.2161 | $1,144.22 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.30 | |