| 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 | 7.303% | $7.0283 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.58 | 6.366% | $91.028 | $91.03 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.62 | 13.117% | $58.391 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.71 | 12.698% | $193.5137 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.39 | 12.309% | $235.1638 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.28 | 12.814% | $69.1324 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.60 | 7.495% | $158.6626 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.73 | $812.9198 | $812.91 | $812.95 | $812.90 | |