| 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 | 4.700% | $7.8525 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.29 | 4.692% | $21.242 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.28 | 12.290% | $165.3807 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.56 | 12.287% | $65.7553 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.25 | 8.555% | $221.7236 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.84 | 8.583% | $135.555 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.34 | 6.133% | $77.8379 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.06 | $695.3470 | $695.35 | $695.35 | $695.40 | |