| 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 | $7.52 | 5.587% | $7.9401 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.48 | 7.682% | $20.9765 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.40 | 7.190% | $10.0759 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.76 | 12.552% | $202.3235 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.74 | 11.426% | $67.6802 | $67.68 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.29 | 3.572% | $157.7298 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 7.760% | $268.1177 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.00 | $734.8437 | $734.85 | $734.90 | $734.80 | |