| 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 | $7.97 | 6.140% | $8.4594 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.48 | 8.410% | $242.2747 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.58 | 7.672% | $58.7674 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.92 | 9.347% | $143.1571 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.61 | 12.650% | $250.7702 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.35 | 7.194% | $246.9214 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.50 | 12.448% | $33.1722 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.41 | $983.5224 | $983.52 | $983.40 | $983.70 | |