| 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 | $7.27 | 10.405% | $8.0264 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.55 | 5.461% | $119.751 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.61 | 7.265% | $210.8937 | $210.89 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.67 | 7.160% | $228.9688 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 7.672% | $6.8802 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.94 | 7.502% | $27.886 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 3.860% | $259.5046 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.29 | $861.9107 | $861.91 | $861.95 | $862.00 | |