| 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 | 8.556% | $8.6302 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.67 | 6.391% | $230.5174 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.70 | 12.629% | $201.268 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 13.735% | $162.0269 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.45 | 10.369% | $232.2716 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.53 | 13.391% | $248.9273 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.39 | 3.717% | $163.2402 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.15 | $1,246.8816 | $1,246.89 | $1,246.90 | $1,246.80 | |