| 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 | $7.31 | 8.505% | $7.9317 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.29 | 5.636% | $44.6735 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.99 | 9.256% | $40.4138 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 5.808% | $225.2335 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.91 | 6.607% | $141.6914 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.51 | 13.219% | $259.8489 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.34 | 12.516% | $218.6636 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.22 | $938.4564 | $938.44 | $938.45 | $938.40 | |