| 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 | $6.72 | 4.653% | $7.0327 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.76 | 3.342% | $16.2867 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.47 | 3.840% | $25.4096 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.60 | 6.333% | $201.6074 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.91 | 12.489% | $165.2576 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.72 | 8.306% | $270.4617 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 13.404% | $282.8749 | $282.87 | $282.85 | $282.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.62 | $968.9306 | $968.93 | $968.90 | $969.00 | |