| 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 | $6.97 | 7.451% | $7.4893 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.58 | 11.438% | $24.0483 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.57 | 8.287% | $19.026 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.72 | 13.586% | $267.7449 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.80 | 3.335% | $12.1935 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.76 | 12.858% | $159.9875 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.47 | 9.767% | $147.6037 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.87 | $638.0932 | $638.09 | $638.15 | $638.00 | |