| 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 | $7.35 | 11.501% | $8.1953 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.77 | 3.196% | $43.105 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.77 | 5.514% | $247.7152 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.25 | 10.483% | $246.6533 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.94 | 8.255% | $148.2444 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.78 | 7.695% | $83.7652 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.98 | 9.845% | $86.7556 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.84 | $864.4340 | $864.45 | $864.40 | $864.50 | |