| 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 | $7.26 | 6.870% | $7.7588 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.91 | 6.408% | $254.2194 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.90 | 8.151% | $174.015 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.70 | 8.745% | $176.9281 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.66 | 7.555% | $211.5177 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.55 | 3.298% | $219.5599 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 5.709% | $236.0693 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.30 | $1,280.0682 | $1,280.08 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.10 | |