| 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 | $7.58 | 8.608% | $8.2325 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.27 | 10.762% | $186.3792 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.77 | 9.607% | $146.6213 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.60 | 11.142% | $135.1487 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 6.306% | $166.7091 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.56 | 7.107% | $84.1433 | $84.14 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.50 | 11.106% | $260.5436 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.10 | $987.7777 | $987.77 | $987.80 | $987.60 | |