| 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 | $6.66 | 11.781% | $7.4446 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.40 | 10.386% | $57.8423 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.33 | 11.396% | $19.3049 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.36 | 12.301% | $169.9788 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.56 | 6.195% | $175.8164 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.38 | 6.198% | $47.1307 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 4.661% | $40.3573 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.25 | $517.8750 | $517.87 | $517.90 | $517.80 | |