| 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 | $7.28 | 5.586% | $7.6867 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.32 | 12.355% | $156.533 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.96 | 10.476% | $81.708 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.40 | 5.301% | $33.0645 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.25 | 11.102% | $24.7202 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.61 | 3.783% | $9.9735 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.73 | 4.383% | $210.5718 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.55 | $524.2577 | $524.25 | $524.20 | $524.30 | |