| 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 | $6.40 | 13.513% | $7.2648 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.48 | 7.866% | $112.6984 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 8.337% | $219.7616 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.42 | 11.527% | $67.3846 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.61 | 11.405% | $49.6978 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.69 | 11.487% | $49.8235 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.93 | 9.289% | $31.6173 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.38 | $538.2480 | $538.24 | $538.20 | $538.30 | |