| 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 | $159.74 | 9.863% | $175.4952 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.34 | 10.305% | $6.9933 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.93 | 13.833% | $19.2719 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 6.774% | $7.9867 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.63 | 3.732% | $203.9682 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.65 | 8.328% | $254.1917 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.35 | 6.723% | $141.2479 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.12 | $809.1549 | $809.16 | $809.15 | $809.20 | |