| 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 | $6.59 | 11.625% | $7.3561 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.44 | 4.540% | $23.4588 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.47 | 6.467% | $172.9769 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.76 | 4.768% | $156.9006 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.38 | 8.717% | $272.2056 | $272.21 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.74 | 7.749% | $14.8047 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.38 | 9.856% | $16.8959 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.76 | $664.5986 | $664.61 | $664.60 | $664.70 | |