| 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 | 4.784% | $7.8483 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.34 | 12.648% | $97.2603 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.40 | 6.117% | $264.6558 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.61 | 5.811% | $218.6161 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.86 | 3.390% | $155.9742 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.42 | 8.365% | $145.6642 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.74 | 7.502% | $187.849 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.86 | $1,077.8679 | $1,077.87 | $1,077.80 | $1,077.90 | |