| 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 | $6.75 | 5.135% | $7.0966 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.90 | 4.344% | $158.4985 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.27 | 8.484% | $241.1274 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.32 | 4.530% | $119.4987 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.55 | 9.749% | $74.1354 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.79 | 10.736% | $39.6324 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.99 | 12.496% | $49.487 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.57 | $689.4760 | $689.49 | $689.55 | $689.40 | |