| 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 | $6.59 | 5.548% | $6.9556 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.96 | 4.330% | $189.8389 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.69 | 7.784% | $249.7247 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.82 | 8.276% | $235.8468 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.55 | 10.496% | $179.6112 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.82 | 9.751% | $163.3314 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.38 | 12.269% | $71.1561 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.81 | $1,096.4647 | $1,096.47 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.40 | |