| 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 | $6.65 | 4.245% | $6.9323 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.74 | 11.815% | $183.0859 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.41 | 9.822% | $187.1477 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.51 | 5.341% | $158.5487 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.47 | 12.215% | $260.8662 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.89 | 3.721% | $53.8208 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.39 | 3.775% | $180.9732 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.06 | $1,031.3748 | $1,031.38 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.30 | |