| 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 | $7.79 | 5.724% | $8.2359 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.89 | 4.327% | $9.2747 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 13.262% | $42.5412 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.62 | 7.360% | $219.68 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.29 | 4.131% | $236.6793 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.44 | 6.285% | $215.1634 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.67 | 3.822% | $237.4098 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.26 | $968.9843 | $968.98 | $969.00 | $969.00 | |