| 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 | $6.87 | 11.538% | $7.6627 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.78 | 6.693% | $12.5684 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.48 | 8.482% | $77.5429 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.99 | 10.522% | $177.9294 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.91 | 5.635% | $52.7224 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.35 | 13.434% | $159.2046 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.88 | 12.584% | $94.4355 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.26 | $582.0659 | $582.06 | $582.05 | $582.00 | |