| 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 | $6.98 | 7.243% | $7.4856 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.85 | 4.561% | $50.0324 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 10.788% | $166.1598 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.68 | 9.829% | $226.9946 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.92 | 3.115% | $31.8832 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.28 | 7.592% | $58.4009 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.94 | 11.123% | $48.8274 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.63 | $589.7839 | $589.78 | $589.85 | $589.80 | |