| 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 | $230.69 | 7.387% | $247.7311 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.63 | 6.545% | $267.0337 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.67 | 10.404% | $276.7497 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.56 | 8.715% | $32.1362 | $32.14 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.89 | 4.328% | $37.4433 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.50 | 11.293% | $148.5762 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.37 | 5.224% | $72.9939 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.31 | $1,082.6641 | $1,082.66 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.50 | |