| 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 | $7.72 | 9.697% | $8.4686 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.89 | 11.420% | $138.0382 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 5.488% | $188.2961 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.35 | 4.552% | $32.7771 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.81 | 12.798% | $198.3102 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.28 | 6.507% | $155.7984 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.46 | 10.131% | $26.938 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.01 | $748.6266 | $748.64 | $748.65 | $748.60 | |