| 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 | 4.578% | $7.1427 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.53 | 5.175% | $92.0597 | $92.06 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.94 | 6.194% | $245.2444 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.43 | 13.106% | $126.034 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.66 | 7.214% | $48.9539 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.84 | 8.809% | $6.3544 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.87 | 6.762% | $32.9574 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.10 | $558.7465 | $558.73 | $558.75 | $558.80 | |