| 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 | $6.63 | 8.550% | $7.1969 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.93 | 5.460% | $24.182 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.76 | 12.824% | $165.5805 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.54 | 12.124% | $98.1533 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.32 | 7.606% | $92.8855 | $92.89 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.49 | 7.792% | $193.4759 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.53 | 13.448% | $73.208 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.20 | $654.6821 | $654.69 | $654.75 | $654.80 | |