| 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 | $7.99 | 9.258% | $8.7297 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.43 | 13.132% | $235.801 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.27 | 3.519% | $17.8777 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.55 | 6.707% | $156.3791 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.69 | 5.625% | $133.8163 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.25 | 7.475% | $124.9397 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 12.238% | $186.1804 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.06 | $863.7239 | $863.73 | $863.80 | $863.70 | |