| 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 | $6.50 | 9.559% | $7.1213 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 12.604% | $79.2169 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.71 | 3.270% | $137.0496 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.40 | 12.251% | $83.5147 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.66 | 12.228% | $73.6889 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.90 | 7.759% | $176.617 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.84 | 12.756% | $24.6259 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.36 | $581.8343 | $581.84 | $581.80 | $581.70 | |