| 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 | $6.90 | 9.116% | $7.529 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.74 | 7.308% | $147.806 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.61 | 9.165% | $218.9959 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.42 | 4.631% | $174.1269 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.82 | 4.431% | $159.5915 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.59 | 4.783% | $256.2887 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.42 | 5.838% | $157.0848 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.50 | $1,121.4228 | $1,121.43 | $1,121.50 | $1,121.40 | |