| 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 | $7.78 | 7.415% | $8.3569 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.58 | 8.481% | $215.4216 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.54 | 13.501% | $195.8346 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.89 | 3.244% | $174.3688 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.72 | 8.149% | $106.7647 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.83 | 9.391% | $8.5653 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.44 | 13.687% | $232.4217 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.78 | $941.7336 | $941.73 | $941.65 | $941.80 | |