| 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 | $7.34 | 6.694% | $7.8313 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.44 | 7.774% | $42.5061 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.90 | 6.200% | $186.8058 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.48 | 9.341% | $98.9317 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.98 | 5.190% | $19.9651 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 12.668% | $35.9862 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.33 | 6.706% | $192.4229 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.41 | $584.4491 | $584.46 | $584.45 | $584.40 | |