| 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 | $6.49 | 7.343% | $6.9666 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.58 | 4.551% | $123.9766 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.54 | 7.549% | $159.7533 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 5.700% | $48.0724 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.33 | 3.684% | $186.9734 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.34 | 12.626% | $261.6752 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.54 | 6.586% | $196.6938 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.30 | $984.1113 | $984.11 | $984.10 | $984.30 | |