| 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 | $7.89 | 3.456% | $8.1627 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.81 | 13.732% | $188.579 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.47 | 9.633% | $122.2079 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.68 | 4.211% | $94.4985 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.46 | 10.366% | $102.0444 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.88 | 9.382% | $162.8479 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 7.603% | $261.3892 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.11 | $939.7296 | $939.73 | $939.75 | $939.70 | |