| 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 | $6.63 | 5.459% | $6.9919 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.51 | 7.560% | $264.0706 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.34 | 11.341% | $230.8544 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.98 | 11.580% | $112.6735 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.33 | 11.370% | $40.4607 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.78 | 3.691% | $86.8723 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.92 | 6.165% | $229.2315 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.49 | $971.1549 | $971.14 | $971.10 | $971.30 | |