| 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 | $6.60 | 6.310% | $7.0165 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 6.614% | $83.4361 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.29 | 3.237% | $209.8705 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.42 | 5.325% | $151.0571 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.60 | 8.257% | $270.2095 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.75 | 10.450% | $58.2624 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.96 | 5.637% | $191.1607 | $191.16 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.88 | $971.0128 | $971.02 | $970.95 | $971.10 | |