| 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 | $6.53 | 7.195% | $6.9998 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.92 | 9.539% | $38.251 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.42 | 11.171% | $53.829 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.90 | 11.279% | $256.9432 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.43 | 10.695% | $194.1922 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.52 | 12.845% | $238.6897 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.87 | 11.164% | $56.5491 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.59 | $845.4540 | $845.45 | $845.50 | $845.40 | |