| 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 | $5.99 | 13.390% | $6.7921 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.56 | 8.738% | $43.0168 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.96 | 12.694% | $15.7321 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.71 | 11.868% | $149.5787 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.56 | 7.717% | $124.4778 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.74 | 12.398% | $27.8073 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.89 | 4.214% | $110.3522 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.41 | $477.7570 | $477.76 | $477.80 | $477.80 | |