| 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 | $7.87 | 7.578% | $8.4664 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.60 | 12.184% | $208.2135 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.87 | 5.365% | $145.2667 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.30 | 13.516% | $248.9406 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.72 | 3.814% | $93.1419 | $93.14 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.98 | 10.530% | $54.1376 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.99 | 3.735% | $219.9078 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.33 | $978.0745 | $978.08 | $978.05 | $978.00 | |