| 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 | $6.95 | 7.124% | $7.4451 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.77 | 4.491% | $103.2058 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.42 | 13.272% | $280.2576 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.50 | 8.122% | $154.0739 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.41 | 10.523% | $129.7651 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.80 | 6.711% | $11.5248 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.80 | 3.568% | $68.1477 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.65 | $754.4200 | $754.43 | $754.35 | $754.40 | |