| 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 | $7.88 | 8.528% | $8.552 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.69 | 8.368% | $13.7519 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.52 | 13.235% | $180.6325 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.52 | 6.432% | $103.7925 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.97 | 9.328% | $107.1086 | $107.11 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 5.812% | $243.1242 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.35 | 12.277% | $270.9805 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.70 | $927.9422 | $927.93 | $927.95 | $928.00 | |