| 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 | $6.61 | 5.719% | $6.988 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.28 | 12.490% | $182.5488 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.51 | 6.543% | $129.4604 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.35 | 7.351% | $107.7267 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.51 | 7.805% | $106.1987 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.83 | 9.350% | $70.8916 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.27 | 3.582% | $34.4617 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.36 | $638.2759 | $638.28 | $638.30 | $638.30 | |