| 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 | $7.33 | 7.191% | $7.8571 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.53 | 13.689% | $83.5955 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.78 | 5.870% | $53.7608 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 10.185% | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 6.447% | $147.3865 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.91 | 4.238% | $24.9233 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.35 | 12.706% | $282.1595 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.76 | $605.6327 | $605.64 | $605.60 | $605.80 | |