| 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 | $7.27 | 3.159% | $7.4997 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.72 | 4.569% | $175.3831 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.89 | 10.602% | $143.6609 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.81 | 6.665% | $245.1268 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.49 | 12.415% | $116.3383 | $116.34 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.85 | 12.563% | $282.3643 | $282.36 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 7.475% | $247.0958 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.94 | $1,217.4689 | $1,217.47 | $1,217.50 | $1,217.50 | |