| 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 | $6.74 | 3.770% | $6.9941 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.76 | 4.301% | $259.4592 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.52 | 11.107% | $236.1246 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.56 | 4.110% | $123.4328 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.98 | 8.354% | $180.9295 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 12.804% | $27.9303 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.26 | 7.225% | $142.888 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.58 | $977.7585 | $977.75 | $977.80 | $977.70 | |