| 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 | $7.42 | 3.445% | $7.6756 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.77 | 13.860% | $251.3687 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.70 | 9.604% | $39.1286 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.50 | 11.699% | $53.057 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.63 | 4.236% | $79.876 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.68 | 6.421% | $62.4478 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.61 | 12.452% | $29.9235 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.31 | $523.4772 | $523.49 | $523.50 | $523.50 | |