| 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 | $6.84 | 6.188% | $7.2633 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.64 | 5.150% | $151.0375 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.76 | 8.735% | $259.6157 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.93 | 6.472% | $8.4432 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.63 | 11.368% | $50.8172 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.60 | 9.819% | $44.5865 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.73 | 10.140% | $50.367 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.13 | $572.1304 | $572.14 | $572.10 | $572.10 | |