| 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 | $6.25 | 11.468% | $6.9668 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.71 | 12.605% | $52.5978 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.85 | 13.630% | $197.5458 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.41 | 12.301% | $84.6862 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.95 | 4.594% | $85.7148 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.80 | 10.299% | $85.8126 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.71 | 6.276% | $243.0638 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.68 | $756.3878 | $756.39 | $756.35 | $756.40 | |