| 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 | 10.688% | $8.1688 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 7.105% | $40.9784 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.89 | 9.445% | $224.2419 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.39 | 8.817% | $240.91 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.30 | 5.526% | $6.6481 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.66 | 6.415% | $224.1738 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.65 | 13.801% | $109.9887 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.53 | $855.1097 | $855.11 | $855.10 | $855.10 | |