| 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 | $6.40 | 4.874% | $6.7119 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.62 | 7.420% | $52.2276 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.74 | 3.670% | $174.9328 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 10.753% | $78.3024 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.54 | 8.737% | $260.4686 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 9.577% | $273.7233 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.49 | 13.520% | $124.293 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.29 | $970.6596 | $970.65 | $970.65 | $970.60 | |