| 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 | $6.84 | 5.468% | $7.214 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.44 | 7.604% | $19.8422 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.73 | 11.417% | $164.5963 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 11.102% | $158.387 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.41 | 3.236% | $26.2323 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.70 | 6.485% | $46.5339 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.38 | 9.575% | $217.3749 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.06 | $640.1806 | $640.17 | $640.20 | $640.10 | |