| 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 | $7.30 | 10.725% | $8.0829 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.80 | 12.867% | $276.2984 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.83 | 11.781% | $223.372 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.81 | 11.536% | $89.0169 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.45 | 7.128% | $41.1907 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.80 | 3.262% | $178.4367 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.25 | 3.343% | $195.5766 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.24 | $1,011.9742 | $1,011.98 | $1,012.00 | $1,012.00 | |