| 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 | $7.74 | 8.538% | $8.4008 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.68 | 6.296% | $109.1447 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.87 | 12.559% | $282.3768 | $282.38 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.97 | 10.454% | $130.3026 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.65 | 9.820% | $196.1934 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 12.791% | $134.8191 | $134.82 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.80 | 13.696% | $38.4292 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.24 | $899.6666 | $899.66 | $899.70 | $899.60 | |