| 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 | $199.71 | 8.737% | $217.1587 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 7.746% | $8.0055 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.86 | 4.191% | $165.5178 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.36 | 11.179% | $93.7906 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.84 | 3.486% | $176.7955 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.65 | 8.387% | $42.9754 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.84 | 9.686% | $48.0863 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.69 | $752.3298 | $752.35 | $752.35 | $752.40 | |