| 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 | 8.231% | $8.5286 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.83 | 8.594% | $203.9721 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.75 | 3.514% | $177.7853 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 8.390% | $29.8181 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 3.616% | $235.83 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.89 | 7.428% | $57.8929 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.75 | 7.662% | $221.5146 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.21 | $935.3416 | $935.34 | $935.35 | $935.30 | |