| 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 | 3.501% | $7.7522 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.84 | 12.820% | $197.2545 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.81 | 13.756% | $47.5614 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.45 | 4.461% | $35.9868 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 11.405% | $255.6745 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.87 | 12.678% | $185.7722 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.40 | 11.382% | $263.307 | $263.31 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.36 | $993.3086 | $993.30 | $993.25 | $993.50 | |