| 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 | $6.54 | 10.227% | $7.2088 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.45 | 6.804% | $79.5156 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.72 | 5.469% | $250.7209 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.76 | 8.183% | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.59 | 11.834% | $207.5527 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.88 | 3.410% | $19.5238 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.51 | 3.532% | $97.8481 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.45 | $715.1199 | $715.12 | $715.05 | $715.10 | |