| 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 | $7.73 | 8.732% | $8.405 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.84 | 8.295% | $172.0158 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.87 | 10.841% | $238.1641 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.30 | 9.799% | $50.8369 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.60 | 10.111% | $236.2982 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.89 | 6.271% | $236.8674 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.54 | 3.530% | $198.3014 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.77 | $1,140.8888 | $1,140.90 | $1,140.85 | $1,140.90 | |