| 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 | $7.51 | 3.336% | $7.7605 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 5.106% | $262.5233 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.98 | 8.194% | $71.3864 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.79 | 8.645% | $114.9355 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.85 | 11.836% | $7.6608 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.72 | 4.829% | $26.962 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.74 | 3.262% | $238.2667 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.36 | $729.4952 | $729.50 | $729.45 | $729.60 | |