| 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 | 9.255% | $8.511 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.69 | 10.222% | $179.3202 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.51 | 12.265% | $254.2915 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.42 | 9.748% | $195.8124 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.99 | 7.776% | $11.8446 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.68 | 5.866% | $265.3849 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.44 | 6.102% | $26.9923 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.52 | $942.1569 | $942.14 | $942.15 | $942.10 | |