| 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 | $7.65 | 10.375% | $8.4437 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.44 | 12.673% | $282.1783 | $282.18 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.67 | 7.824% | $219.6051 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.33 | 4.713% | $153.2265 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.87 | 13.866% | $39.7051 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 8.435% | $221.7062 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.99 | 12.270% | $83.0686 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.41 | $1,007.9335 | $1,007.95 | $1,007.95 | $1,007.90 | |