| 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 | $7.51 | 3.390% | $7.7646 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.58 | 10.868% | $78.2506 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 11.813% | $142.3156 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.61 | 12.741% | $98.7724 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.81 | 12.268% | $23.363 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.96 | 9.508% | $187.2149 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.71 | 10.599% | $179.9556 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.46 | $717.6367 | $717.63 | $717.55 | $717.80 | |