| 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 | $6.95 | 12.679% | $7.8312 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.62 | 7.431% | $101.6512 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.94 | 5.299% | $78.9111 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 13.448% | $31.0621 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.65 | 13.825% | $150.9889 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.53 | 6.833% | $18.7278 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.59 | 9.819% | $190.6348 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.66 | $579.8071 | $579.80 | $579.85 | $579.80 | |