| 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 | $6.31 | 6.526% | $6.7218 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 5.183% | $17.5025 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 4.711% | $73.1511 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.61 | 11.166% | $147.4172 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.94 | 5.230% | $106.2192 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.27 | 7.570% | $16.4259 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.67 | 12.833% | $128.2573 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.30 | $495.6950 | $495.70 | $495.65 | $495.70 | |