| 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 | $8.64 | 7.250% | $9.2664 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.30 | 7.124% | $65.667 | $65.67 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.26 | 8.325% | $205.0159 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.97 | 6.585% | $267.4964 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.44 | 6.799% | $33.5776 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 4.843% | $259.6961 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.93 | 8.384% | $154.9133 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.24 | $995.6327 | $995.65 | $995.60 | $995.70 | |