| 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 | $7.95 | 3.847% | $8.2558 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.60 | 8.144% | $254.7873 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.61 | 9.660% | $16.0213 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.90 | 12.684% | $180.1817 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.91 | 7.341% | $247.8611 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.80 | 8.171% | $49.5423 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 3.423% | $131.2541 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.68 | $887.9036 | $887.90 | $887.90 | $888.00 | |