| 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 | $7.49 | 3.183% | $7.7284 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.47 | 5.438% | $149.1631 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.90 | 7.301% | $149.0411 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 12.587% | $40.1598 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.68 | 3.704% | $159.3723 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.35 | 7.766% | $15.4644 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.35 | 9.822% | $215.6355 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.91 | $736.5646 | $736.56 | $736.55 | $736.60 | |