| 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 | $7.42 | 5.243% | $7.809 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.97 | 8.362% | $42.2287 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.60 | 6.280% | $198.3185 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.39 | 5.189% | $22.4999 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.79 | 13.537% | $75.8314 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.72 | 5.244% | $247.0287 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 13.759% | $244.5136 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.83 | $838.2298 | $838.23 | $838.25 | $838.10 | |