| 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 | $7.88 | 8.410% | $8.5427 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.40 | 11.780% | $208.3579 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.31 | 3.643% | $183.7694 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.40 | 3.411% | $116.234 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 11.146% | $241.1535 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.59 | 10.833% | $54.9621 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.99 | 8.496% | $75.9364 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.54 | $888.9560 | $888.95 | $888.95 | $889.00 | |