| 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 | $7.88 | 6.166% | $8.3659 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.63 | 5.200% | $174.2428 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.88 | 7.831% | $159.4605 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.47 | 12.366% | $258.9699 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.60 | 11.499% | $157.8826 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.31 | 13.605% | $148.0387 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.59 | 4.735% | $225.7982 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.36 | $1,132.7586 | $1,132.76 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.80 | |