| 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 | $6.29 | 7.604% | $6.7683 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.45 | 5.250% | $118.3536 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.44 | 3.152% | $238.735 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.60 | 8.311% | $269.2611 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 12.159% | $278.9955 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.59 | 9.460% | $98.0652 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 12.117% | $8.8572 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.02 | $1,019.0359 | $1,019.05 | $1,019.00 | $1,019.20 | |