| 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 | $6.34 | 10.215% | $6.9876 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.42 | 9.593% | $253.6201 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 3.347% | $37.7733 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.35 | 7.188% | $28.244 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.66 | 4.221% | $9.0255 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.67 | 8.512% | $132.0266 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.64 | 12.870% | $101.1767 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.63 | $568.8538 | $568.86 | $568.90 | $568.80 | |