| 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 | $6.47 | 7.796% | $6.9744 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.87 | 5.489% | $92.6932 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.32 | 3.540% | $85.2341 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.66 | 10.496% | $264.8147 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.32 | 13.137% | $256.0517 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 10.446% | $267.8316 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.33 | 4.173% | $256.6094 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.47 | $1,230.2091 | $1,230.19 | $1,230.20 | $1,230.20 | |