| 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 | $6.78 | 3.749% | $7.0342 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 4.401% | $5.5959 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.94 | 6.573% | $54.2883 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.69 | 9.315% | $46.6666 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.34 | 8.623% | $154.614 | $154.61 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.27 | 11.184% | $192.6485 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.75 | 12.638% | $238.511 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.13 | $699.3585 | $699.36 | $699.35 | $699.30 | |