| 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 | $7.49 | 5.251% | $7.8833 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.61 | 12.757% | $174.3336 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.62 | 10.869% | $192.4908 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.78 | 13.670% | $202.0825 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.76 | 3.229% | $72.0126 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.83 | 9.323% | $188.9429 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.52 | 8.644% | $250.4461 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.61 | $1,088.1918 | $1,088.18 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.10 | |