| 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 | $7.28 | 9.438% | $7.9671 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.27 | 5.644% | $196.7831 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.46 | 10.567% | $142.0344 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 11.356% | $9.7214 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.45 | 6.273% | $235.3416 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.32 | 11.474% | $105.1423 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.58 | 9.584% | $250.4871 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.09 | $947.4770 | $947.47 | $947.50 | $947.40 | |