| 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 | $7.50 | 5.450% | $7.9088 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.36 | 11.319% | $234.1706 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.46 | 6.121% | $144.8127 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 9.678% | $91.6689 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.63 | 4.821% | $195.6274 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.54 | 10.582% | $248.3008 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.71 | 6.283% | $146.3623 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.78 | $1,068.8515 | $1,068.85 | $1,068.80 | $1,068.90 | |