| 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 | $7.45 | 5.519% | $7.8612 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.85 | 9.736% | $104.0846 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.49 | 8.432% | $266.1897 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.90 | 10.347% | $78.236 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.32 | 13.562% | $246.7929 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.74 | 7.490% | $244.7977 | $244.80 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.58 | 5.544% | $17.4992 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.33 | $965.4613 | $965.46 | $965.50 | $965.50 | |