| 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 | $7.88 | 11.280% | $8.7689 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.99 | 5.168% | $77.8138 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.42 | 5.734% | $234.1162 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.74 | 7.388% | $170.4677 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.92 | 11.444% | $175.9924 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.35 | 6.574% | $255.0849 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.61 | 12.681% | $268.8681 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.91 | $1,191.1120 | $1,191.11 | $1,191.05 | $1,191.20 | |