| 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 | $6.66 | 5.445% | $7.0226 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 10.175% | $16.3279 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.43 | 11.835% | $86.5938 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.49 | 11.619% | $49.6593 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.32 | 9.316% | $29.8651 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.69 | 3.690% | $86.7782 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.45 | 4.333% | $83.9359 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $334.86 | $360.1828 | $360.19 | $360.20 | $360.20 | |