| 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 | $8.48 | 3.431% | $8.7709 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.99 | 10.384% | $273.7413 | $273.74 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.34 | 7.741% | $114.5718 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.28 | 6.855% | $112.4969 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.59 | 9.288% | $249.8214 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.44 | 13.859% | $26.6885 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.59 | 5.243% | $256.3614 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.71 | $1,042.4522 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 | $1,042.50 | |