| 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 | $6.48 | 11.668% | $7.2361 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 9.466% | $6.4366 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.37 | 7.734% | $35.9508 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.33 | 7.805% | $158.8291 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.69 | 8.133% | $246.208 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.50 | 12.550% | $131.1208 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.87 | 6.253% | $67.8638 | $67.86 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.12 | $653.6452 | $653.65 | $653.65 | $653.60 | |