| 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 | $7.87 | 8.355% | $8.5275 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.33 | 13.254% | $228.0143 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.36 | 5.847% | $203.6073 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.49 | 13.444% | $170.7219 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.94 | 13.649% | $18.1157 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.55 | 12.692% | $130.2156 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 12.209% | $199.171 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.04 | $958.3733 | $958.38 | $958.30 | $958.30 | |