| 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 | $6.45 | 8.706% | $7.0115 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.52 | 3.350% | $101.8204 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.76 | 3.540% | $250.3183 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.77 | 8.563% | $79.0013 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 6.286% | $8.2584 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.50 | 9.832% | $22.5156 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.33 | 11.129% | $113.7183 | $113.72 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.10 | $582.6438 | $582.65 | $582.55 | $582.60 | |