| 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 | $6.67 | 11.422% | $7.4318 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 11.171% | $87.4026 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.70 | 5.591% | $14.466 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.71 | 11.368% | $116.6134 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.70 | 3.629% | $167.5681 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.52 | 3.169% | $251.2371 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.57 | 13.550% | $83.5387 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.49 | $728.2577 | $728.26 | $728.25 | $728.20 | |