| 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 | $6.55 | 6.142% | $6.9523 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.83 | 12.489% | $20.0568 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.36 | 5.215% | $242.3733 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.56 | 13.773% | $151.9552 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.95 | 12.697% | $93.4822 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.32 | 9.637% | $93.5423 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.50 | 12.833% | $26.5158 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.07 | $634.8779 | $634.88 | $634.85 | $635.00 | |