| 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 | $6.28 | 10.843% | $6.9609 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.66 | 7.761% | $145.111 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.42 | 13.770% | $187.0606 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.34 | 6.740% | $29.1827 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.45 | 3.597% | $245.9911 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.97 | 5.387% | $26.3151 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.59 | 11.867% | $197.5459 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.71 | $838.1673 | $838.17 | $838.15 | $838.20 | |