| 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 | $7.57 | 3.468% | $7.8325 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.57 | 11.869% | $142.7113 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.96 | 5.457% | $183.453 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.44 | 6.381% | $210.0386 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.91 | 4.299% | $133.4089 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.93 | 8.560% | $106.3128 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 13.471% | $271.7517 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.87 | $1,055.5088 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.50 | |