| 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 | $7.26 | 4.300% | $7.5722 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.73 | 6.484% | $138.1417 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.56 | 13.644% | $6.3186 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.75 | 3.277% | $45.1837 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.81 | 13.666% | $32.7472 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.55 | 4.478% | $27.7389 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 10.208% | $159.3387 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $386.24 | $417.0410 | $417.04 | $417.05 | $416.90 | |