| 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 | $6.80 | 3.467% | $7.0358 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.84 | 6.382% | $28.5529 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.25 | 12.137% | $40.6497 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.30 | 13.260% | $167.9646 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.96 | 11.550% | $190.7059 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.86 | 4.469% | $56.267 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.66 | 4.301% | $84.1292 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.67 | $575.3051 | $575.31 | $575.30 | $575.30 | |