| 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 | $6.76 | 10.535% | $7.4722 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.44 | 12.812% | $235.1453 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 4.730% | $214.2043 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.59 | 5.168% | $158.3725 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 8.320% | $185.0756 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 7.294% | $23.4759 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.90 | 6.130% | $181.3762 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.96 | $1,005.1220 | $1,005.13 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.20 | |