| 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 | $7.27 | 8.607% | $7.8957 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.91 | 7.587% | $14.9654 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.72 | 4.221% | $209.1924 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.94 | 12.699% | $254.6321 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.61 | 4.231% | $89.2322 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.35 | 8.703% | $267.7898 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.38 | 4.766% | $230.8833 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.18 | $1,074.5909 | $1,074.59 | $1,074.65 | $1,074.60 | |