| 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 | $7.38 | 8.550% | $8.011 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.80 | 10.870% | $254.7793 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.40 | 6.478% | $62.1832 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.36 | 3.729% | $252.4349 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.75 | 12.419% | $41.314 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.60 | 5.802% | $170.976 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.92 | 4.634% | $82.5772 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.21 | $872.2756 | $872.27 | $872.35 | $872.30 | |