| 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 | $5.95 | 12.465% | $6.6917 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.74 | 6.316% | $22.0499 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.51 | 11.831% | $169.4351 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.45 | 11.560% | $143.2988 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.43 | 8.512% | $258.7252 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.69 | 12.335% | $45.7091 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 13.397% | $147.6996 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.02 | $793.6094 | $793.62 | $793.65 | $793.50 | |