| 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 | $6.65 | 8.585% | $7.2209 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.29 | 9.319% | $5.783 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.32 | 6.417% | $17.3673 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 13.295% | $45.2727 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.54 | 3.544% | $170.3713 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.60 | 6.848% | $264.5556 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.31 | 12.838% | $40.9715 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.67 | $551.5423 | $551.54 | $551.45 | $551.70 | |