| 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 | $7.72 | 5.790% | $8.167 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.55 | 3.417% | $51.2431 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.38 | 4.570% | $234.6342 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 4.150% | $144.0499 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.60 | 11.715% | $224.1003 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.96 | 3.627% | $16.5389 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.55 | 7.474% | $187.5959 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.07 | $866.3293 | $866.33 | $866.35 | $866.20 | |