| 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 | $7.86 | 8.595% | $8.5356 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.86 | 7.362% | $200.6166 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.85 | 7.432% | $17.028 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.61 | 12.850% | $206.0754 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.66 | 13.122% | $111.6062 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.31 | 6.636% | $221.0671 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.53 | 8.754% | $233.31 | $233.31 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.68 | $998.2389 | $998.26 | $998.25 | $998.20 | |