| 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 | $6.48 | 7.852% | $6.9888 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.54 | 6.799% | $260.0983 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.86 | 3.420% | $90.8648 | $90.86 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.76 | 6.600% | $49.8462 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.70 | 3.545% | $79.419 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.49 | 7.221% | $115.2519 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.77 | 9.338% | $253.4127 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.60 | $855.8817 | $855.88 | $855.85 | $855.90 | |