| 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 | $6.71 | 13.617% | $7.6237 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.87 | 7.364% | $17.0387 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.88 | 3.490% | $10.2248 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 10.869% | $79.2713 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.33 | 13.687% | $102.6935 | $102.69 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.54 | 8.449% | $258.6942 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.37 | 8.350% | $212.7669 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.20 | $688.3131 | $688.30 | $688.25 | $688.30 | |