| 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 | $7.25 | 8.321% | $7.8533 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.51 | 9.669% | $21.3964 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.91 | 4.331% | $33.292 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.92 | 13.837% | $220.7527 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.73 | 10.140% | $261.8358 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.55 | 5.467% | $67.0243 | $67.02 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.63 | 8.625% | $48.4793 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.50 | $660.6338 | $660.63 | $660.65 | $660.70 | |