| 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 | $7.35 | 6.743% | $7.8456 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.80 | 7.481% | $134.1363 | $134.14 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.96 | 6.308% | $235.9612 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.96 | 5.138% | $15.7286 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.71 | 3.756% | $240.413 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.42 | 13.108% | $249.3127 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.98 | 8.325% | $232.8771 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.18 | $1,116.2745 | $1,116.28 | $1,116.30 | $1,116.20 | |