| 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 | $7.44 | 5.718% | $7.8654 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.28 | 10.216% | $11.3302 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.32 | 9.293% | $48.4387 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.42 | 6.438% | $260.1558 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.84 | 5.454% | $150.6305 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.25 | 9.775% | $15.6429 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.90 | 13.537% | $251.9386 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.45 | $746.0021 | $746.01 | $746.05 | $745.90 | |