| 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 | 5.436% | $7.3067 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.68 | 9.678% | $219.005 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.56 | 12.561% | $70.4182 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.48 | 12.402% | $52.2444 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.49 | 10.765% | $8.2963 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.71 | 4.738% | $38.4493 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 3.334% | $147.1579 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.26 | $542.8778 | $542.89 | $542.85 | $542.80 | |