| 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 | $6.38 | 12.699% | $7.1902 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.61 | 6.543% | $19.8277 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.30 | 13.317% | $81.9282 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.56 | 12.709% | $45.7148 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.41 | 12.629% | $217.8357 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.41 | 3.401% | $171.0356 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.61 | 11.711% | $7.3841 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.28 | $550.9163 | $550.92 | $551.00 | $550.80 | |