| 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 | $6.53 | 6.560% | $6.9584 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.41 | 3.697% | $148.7119 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 10.458% | $9.4773 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.72 | 10.140% | $236.4926 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 9.290% | $186.3395 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.49 | 4.414% | $133.1174 | $133.12 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.67 | 6.157% | $131.2844 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.90 | $852.3815 | $852.38 | $852.40 | $852.40 | |