| 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 | $249.65 | 6.374% | $265.5627 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.34 | 8.829% | $7.988 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 10.378% | $233.2287 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.75 | 9.102% | $219.0223 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.72 | 10.404% | $32.8121 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.98 | 9.831% | $108.7107 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.83 | 9.506% | $18.4299 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.57 | $885.7544 | $885.75 | $885.75 | $885.70 | |