| 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 | $7.94 | 7.493% | $8.5349 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 11.694% | $192.5158 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.40 | 10.136% | $246.0438 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 7.366% | $180.2246 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.70 | 6.163% | $168.4807 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.68 | 8.200% | $89.4598 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.48 | 13.840% | $143.9848 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.42 | $1,029.2444 | $1,029.23 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.20 | |