| 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 | $6.59 | 13.397% | $7.4729 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.66 | 13.273% | $63.0478 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.84 | 10.771% | $28.6232 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.50 | 13.813% | $197.4656 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.29 | 5.810% | $7.7135 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.96 | 7.555% | $19.3169 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.95 | 12.445% | $248.4472 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.79 | $572.0871 | $572.09 | $572.00 | $572.00 | |