| 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 | $6.93 | 8.338% | $7.5078 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.97 | 5.525% | $22.1286 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.47 | 3.791% | $152.0227 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.26 | 12.784% | $43.1512 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.89 | 5.402% | $39.9368 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.67 | 9.831% | $71.0277 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.71 | 11.225% | $271.0664 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.90 | $606.8412 | $606.85 | $606.85 | $606.80 | |