| 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 | $6.75 | 5.324% | $7.1094 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 12.648% | $17.3591 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.85 | 8.442% | $15.0192 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.85 | 3.162% | $248.4657 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 6.237% | $38.7765 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.52 | 13.792% | $204.2794 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.65 | 9.393% | $161.5188 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.53 | $692.5281 | $692.54 | $692.50 | $692.60 | |