| 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 | $6.99 | 7.428% | $7.5092 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.70 | 8.378% | $240.274 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.65 | 6.228% | $185.5272 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 8.722% | $261.8134 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.60 | 11.844% | $228.8328 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.85 | 5.208% | $236.5602 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 5.651% | $208.5551 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.00 | $1,369.0719 | $1,369.07 | $1,369.05 | $1,369.10 | |