| 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 | $7.38 | 6.530% | $7.8619 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.50 | 13.180% | $125.0639 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.58 | 3.146% | $218.2363 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.84 | 3.865% | $83.9645 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.92 | 5.854% | $212.6819 | $212.68 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.44 | 9.702% | $192.4612 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.70 | 12.453% | $136.8553 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.36 | $977.1250 | $977.12 | $977.10 | $977.30 | |