| 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 | $6.31 | 9.153% | $6.8876 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.51 | 9.787% | $86.1938 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 13.382% | $280.8586 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.25 | 7.254% | $121.4652 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.49 | 5.500% | $91.247 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.70 | 8.835% | $41.0308 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.78 | 6.760% | $108.6603 | $108.66 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.75 | $736.3433 | $736.35 | $736.35 | $736.40 | |