| 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 | $7.40 | 7.238% | $7.9356 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.72 | 9.568% | $131.1748 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 12.760% | $88.697 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.52 | 8.874% | $19.0747 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.49 | 6.762% | $155.328 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.69 | 9.776% | $8.4418 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.98 | 8.293% | $127.7641 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.46 | $538.4160 | $538.41 | $538.40 | $538.40 | |