| 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 | $7.39 | 8.166% | $7.9935 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.88 | 13.475% | $222.2748 | $222.27 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.81 | 7.682% | $235.619 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.59 | 10.610% | $187.5835 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.27 | 10.451% | $258.7536 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.76 | 11.763% | $128.2592 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.30 | 13.270% | $6.0033 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.00 | $1,046.4869 | $1,046.47 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.60 | |