| 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 | $6.83 | 9.125% | $7.4532 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.39 | 9.372% | $33.2382 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.89 | 4.297% | $92.7096 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.46 | 3.467% | $74.9722 | $74.97 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.69 | 9.836% | $71.0529 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.36 | 5.687% | $240.29 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.38 | 12.531% | $17.3073 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.00 | $537.0234 | $537.02 | $537.00 | $537.10 | |