| 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 | $5.91 | 11.670% | $6.5997 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.29 | 11.813% | $7.033 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.48 | 13.150% | $137.4546 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.30 | 7.496% | $251.8631 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.42 | 9.865% | $36.7169 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.71 | 10.804% | $232.3671 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.77 | 3.359% | $21.4677 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.88 | $693.5021 | $693.50 | $693.45 | $693.60 | |