| 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 | $7.40 | 5.519% | $7.8084 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.57 | 11.642% | $26.314 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.48 | 3.160% | $150.0772 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.56 | 13.210% | $262.1491 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.92 | 10.446% | $108.1487 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.87 | 7.828% | $48.3824 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.48 | 10.592% | $258.2102 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.28 | $861.0900 | $861.09 | $861.10 | $861.00 | |