| 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 | $6.44 | 8.455% | $6.9845 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 5.773% | $248.9579 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.57 | 13.741% | $264.5274 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.39 | 6.370% | $101.4663 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 11.398% | $18.8151 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.59 | 5.390% | $13.2686 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.66 | 9.673% | $217.8764 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.91 | $871.8962 | $871.91 | $871.90 | $872.00 | |