| 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 | $6.87 | 9.833% | $7.5455 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.81 | 4.664% | $240.5283 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.59 | 12.805% | $200.3304 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.60 | 10.293% | $263.1591 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.59 | 3.686% | $239.0895 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.87 | 3.637% | $54.7929 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.54 | 4.669% | $255.9576 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.87 | $1,261.4033 | $1,261.41 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.40 | |