| 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 | $7.48 | 13.156% | $8.4641 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.84 | 5.131% | $160.6822 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 7.441% | $50.3576 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.53 | 6.618% | $186.0804 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.49 | 8.268% | $238.7201 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.60 | 8.398% | $122.0561 | $122.06 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.86 | 8.115% | $91.7464 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.67 | $858.1069 | $858.11 | $858.10 | $858.20 | |