| 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 | $7.72 | 7.311% | $8.2844 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 4.509% | $234.6227 | $234.62 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.46 | 10.106% | $183.2824 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.61 | 5.705% | $52.4403 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.60 | 4.493% | $261.8595 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.85 | 11.414% | $161.3832 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.67 | 7.775% | $169.9288 | $169.93 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.41 | $1,071.8013 | $1,071.79 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.80 | |