| 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 | $6.98 | 7.453% | $7.5002 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 8.250% | $38.4721 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.61 | 7.204% | $219.3501 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.43 | 4.562% | $202.2543 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.46 | 9.251% | $121.7712 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.99 | 11.138% | $92.2334 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.68 | 12.383% | $248.0068 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.69 | $929.5881 | $929.58 | $929.55 | $929.70 | |