| 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 | $6.64 | 5.642% | $7.0146 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.27 | 9.301% | $31.9924 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.72 | 7.851% | $109.706 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.94 | 6.386% | $201.0057 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.51 | 6.853% | $235.6216 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 7.347% | $232.5673 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.47 | 7.292% | $60.5878 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.20 | $878.4954 | $878.50 | $878.45 | $878.50 | |