| 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 | $8.49 | 3.309% | $8.7709 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.50 | 13.806% | $209.9721 | $209.97 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.79 | 4.400% | $149.0728 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.83 | 10.789% | $272.3526 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.41 | 10.203% | $91.9203 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.90 | 6.340% | $254.0463 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.43 | 6.772% | $5.7977 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.35 | $991.9327 | $991.93 | $991.85 | $992.00 | |