| 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 | $7.95 | 10.399% | $8.7767 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.62 | 3.142% | $145.0383 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 5.546% | $39.6431 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.73 | 9.681% | $238.8084 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.74 | 8.151% | $231.1619 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.83 | 7.170% | $150.9275 | $150.93 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.27 | 6.860% | $258.8897 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.70 | $1,073.2456 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.20 | |