| 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 | $7.48 | 12.504% | $8.4153 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.26 | 11.547% | $98.4514 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.58 | 12.406% | $252.4414 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 11.851% | $43.9239 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.69 | 6.512% | $204.1729 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.73 | 10.182% | $140.7355 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.90 | 7.601% | $184.9661 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.91 | $933.1065 | $933.11 | $933.05 | $933.10 | |