| 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 | $6.73 | 9.305% | $7.3562 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.84 | 5.391% | $15.64 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.59 | 5.276% | $134.3216 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.46 | 7.557% | $170.4348 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.30 | 10.368% | $100.766 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.95 | 11.644% | $108.2389 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.44 | 8.390% | $16.7354 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.31 | $553.4929 | $553.50 | $553.50 | $553.40 | |