| 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 | $6.92 | 8.575% | $7.5134 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.39 | 9.557% | $86.9773 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.52 | 8.288% | $199.813 | $199.81 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 7.331% | $53.4186 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.72 | 8.586% | $116.9688 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.56 | 4.117% | $134.894 | $134.89 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.46 | 7.701% | $16.6506 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.34 | $616.2357 | $616.23 | $616.20 | $616.30 | |