| 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 | $6.99 | 4.585% | $7.3105 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.31 | 3.781% | $150.8042 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.74 | 13.856% | $185.2893 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.92 | 5.459% | $60.0273 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.44 | 9.415% | $7.0463 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.69 | 3.182% | $20.3165 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.88 | 12.391% | $254.9927 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.97 | $685.7868 | $685.79 | $685.80 | $685.70 | |