| 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 | $6.25 | 11.569% | $6.9731 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.92 | 5.339% | $261.1564 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.40 | 5.108% | $236.9134 | $236.91 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.51 | 13.504% | $195.8058 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.99 | 11.114% | $162.2153 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.73 | 3.338% | $235.3316 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.74 | 6.441% | $184.9306 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.54 | $1,283.3262 | $1,283.33 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.30 | |