| 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 | $6.42 | 11.672% | $7.1693 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.47 | 7.162% | $71.2306 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.58 | 8.246% | $72.0702 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.55 | 11.854% | $15.1562 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.73 | 13.562% | $79.1868 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.57 | 6.441% | $112.3698 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.30 | 13.813% | $256.4207 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.62 | $613.6036 | $613.61 | $613.55 | $613.70 | |