| 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 | $6.71 | 10.773% | $7.4329 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.74 | 7.480% | $19.067 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.66 | 11.646% | $235.1935 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.69 | 9.604% | $71.9989 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.54 | 7.434% | $260.5704 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.69 | 3.436% | $114.4933 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.85 | 5.229% | $207.1433 | $207.14 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.88 | $915.8993 | $915.89 | $915.90 | $915.90 | |