| 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 | $7.50 | 5.459% | $7.9094 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.72 | 6.470% | $180.7009 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 6.285% | $154.0176 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.85 | 9.169% | $255.2917 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.25 | 10.200% | $129.2095 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.44 | 10.538% | $274.6206 | $274.62 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.81 | 4.841% | $76.3347 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.48 | $1,078.0844 | $1,078.08 | $1,078.05 | $1,078.00 | |