| 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 | $7.53 | 3.704% | $7.8089 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 13.258% | $52.4838 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.43 | 12.451% | $188.2767 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.37 | 5.735% | $15.1941 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.75 | 11.104% | $151.9347 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.87 | 6.482% | $126.5752 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 8.372% | $17.7947 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.71 | $560.0681 | $560.06 | $560.15 | $560.10 | |