| 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 | $7.69 | 9.550% | $8.4244 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 10.543% | $275.7827 | $275.78 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.61 | 3.397% | $150.5564 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.93 | 10.464% | $23.1201 | $23.12 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 5.308% | $52.991 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.58 | 10.587% | $219.6037 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.91 | 7.837% | $7.4515 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.52 | $737.9298 | $737.92 | $737.90 | $738.00 | |