| 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 | $6.56 | 10.342% | $7.2384 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 10.306% | $104.5149 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 4.523% | $131.6781 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.86 | 9.761% | $96.436 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.36 | 12.226% | $52.028 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.83 | 7.456% | $27.7559 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.61 | 13.407% | $159.4616 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.95 | $579.1129 | $579.12 | $579.15 | $579.10 | |