| 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 | $7.63 | 9.704% | $8.3704 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.33 | 6.568% | $22.731 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.38 | 5.817% | $233.1995 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.59 | 7.225% | $161.4701 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.38 | 6.379% | $263.1604 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.64 | 3.255% | $214.3987 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.45 | 3.873% | $240.4141 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.40 | $1,143.7442 | $1,143.74 | $1,143.70 | $1,143.80 | |