| 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 | $9.26 | 5.400% | $9.76 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.61 | 8.662% | $76.7262 | $76.73 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.48 | 5.157% | $80.4241 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.34 | 3.519% | $40.7244 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.86 | 9.639% | $243.2451 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.67 | 5.261% | $14.3892 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 12.128% | $276.2161 | $276.22 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.56 | $741.4851 | $741.49 | $741.45 | $741.40 | |