| 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 | $7.32 | 11.476% | $8.16 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.98 | 10.363% | $208.564 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.27 | 5.695% | $228.5866 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.70 | 13.494% | $258.4258 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.58 | 7.760% | $50.1946 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.92 | 4.809% | $16.6856 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.88 | 7.300% | $77.1272 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.65 | $847.7438 | $847.75 | $847.80 | $847.80 | |