| 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 | $6.30 | 9.269% | $6.8839 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.69 | 9.242% | $16.0476 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.31 | 12.597% | $272.8338 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.42 | 9.526% | $132.9865 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.75 | 12.296% | $143.4581 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 3.867% | $86.7393 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.53 | 13.800% | $57.5031 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.51 | $716.4523 | $716.45 | $716.50 | $716.40 | |