| 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 | $6.77 | 3.157% | $6.9837 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.79 | 12.824% | $252.4888 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.49 | 10.139% | $18.1619 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.70 | 5.724% | $82.1475 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 11.246% | $40.7272 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.99 | 3.835% | $35.2935 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.91 | 8.178% | $184.887 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.26 | $620.6896 | $620.69 | $620.75 | $620.70 | |