| 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 | $7.30 | 3.188% | $7.5327 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 5.671% | $260.5319 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.64 | 3.815% | $123.1661 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.49 | 5.215% | $239.3536 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.48 | 8.475% | $107.9109 | $107.91 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 6.777% | $265.3515 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.79 | 6.520% | $227.7291 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.76 | $1,231.5758 | $1,231.57 | $1,231.60 | $1,231.60 | |