| 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 | $6.79 | 7.215% | $7.2799 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 4.486% | $69.4936 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.51 | 5.287% | $130.04 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 7.750% | $9.5682 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.86 | 3.591% | $34.04 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.46 | 12.457% | $51.123 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.60 | 10.780% | $207.8233 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.61 | $509.3680 | $509.36 | $509.35 | $509.30 | |