| 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 | $7.50 | 4.856% | $7.8642 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.96 | 11.812% | $51.3888 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.96 | 7.456% | $204.1234 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.45 | 13.129% | $130.6074 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.39 | 3.457% | $12.8183 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.67 | 13.798% | $39.4538 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.87 | 3.769% | $154.4809 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.80 | $600.7368 | $600.73 | $600.70 | $600.80 | |