| 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 | $7.27 | 12.635% | $8.1886 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.59 | 9.425% | $153.8406 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.42 | 12.762% | $48.9613 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.92 | 8.704% | $251.0193 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.93 | 6.713% | $249.6337 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.39 | 13.695% | $177.8076 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.88 | 12.176% | $97.4585 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.40 | $986.9096 | $986.91 | $986.90 | $986.90 | |