| 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 | $7.77 | 5.125% | $8.1682 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.99 | 9.775% | $204.1705 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.60 | 7.640% | $133.043 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.52 | 7.122% | $201.9464 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 3.328% | $169.9022 | $169.90 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.55 | 11.569% | $137.8435 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.59 | 3.508% | $53.3998 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.45 | $908.4736 | $908.47 | $908.45 | $908.40 | |