| 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 | $6.52 | 7.268% | $6.9939 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.77 | 4.110% | $20.5825 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.32 | 11.449% | $9.2726 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.59 | 12.422% | $219.8862 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.79 | 6.151% | $235.4323 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.65 | 7.200% | $173.2888 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 6.762% | $253.5598 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.14 | $919.0161 | $919.01 | $919.05 | $919.10 | |