| 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 | $7.33 | 7.597% | $7.8869 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.92 | 8.728% | $42.3169 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.68 | 10.484% | $63.7272 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.55 | 7.753% | $264.5875 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 4.762% | $147.1173 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.92 | 12.559% | $267.8004 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.73 | 10.498% | $66.0005 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.56 | $859.4367 | $859.45 | $859.45 | $859.40 | |