| 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 | $140.46 | 8.375% | $152.2235 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.35 | 8.195% | $117.2293 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.51 | 7.512% | $151.0651 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.87 | 12.384% | $17.8353 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.82 | 8.190% | $99.3401 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.54 | 8.726% | $119.0985 | $119.10 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.33 | 7.720% | $203.9463 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.88 | $860.7381 | $860.75 | $860.75 | $860.60 | |