| 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 | $6.88 | 7.831% | $7.4188 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.68 | 13.739% | $50.8186 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.40 | 4.500% | $122.683 | $122.68 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.33 | 8.609% | $77.4708 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.46 | 5.189% | $157.2155 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.92 | 3.456% | $48.5416 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.42 | 5.851% | $103.12 | $103.12 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.09 | $567.2683 | $567.27 | $567.20 | $567.20 | |