| 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 | $7.98 | 9.426% | $8.7322 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.44 | 9.743% | $204.6048 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.44 | 4.470% | $6.7279 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.30 | 7.576% | $104.6714 | $104.67 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.83 | 4.802% | $155.9768 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.46 | 3.653% | $98.9472 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 8.418% | $262.7293 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.78 | $842.3896 | $842.39 | $842.45 | $842.30 | |