| 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 | $8.33 | 5.354% | $8.776 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.38 | 12.727% | $248.4278 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.28 | 4.104% | $156.4475 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.49 | 9.357% | $107.7057 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.30 | 7.274% | $193.415 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.86 | 12.761% | $16.7563 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.47 | 9.300% | $224.5787 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.11 | $956.1070 | $956.13 | $956.15 | $956.10 | |