| 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 | $6.36 | 12.240% | $7.1385 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.34 | 8.725% | $5.8059 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.92 | 4.705% | $74.2568 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.40 | 13.211% | $112.5317 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.56 | 10.128% | $144.8844 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.42 | 13.512% | $180.9608 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.61 | 10.838% | $142.5488 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.61 | $668.1269 | $668.13 | $668.15 | $668.10 | |