| 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 | $7.98 | 5.228% | $8.3972 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.72 | 6.581% | $179.8235 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.96 | 6.359% | $118.0159 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.78 | 3.195% | $252.6007 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.77 | 13.582% | $48.579 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.27 | 13.508% | $202.3507 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.46 | 12.287% | $168.947 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.94 | $978.7140 | $978.72 | $978.70 | $978.70 | |