| 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 | $6.98 | 6.299% | $7.4197 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.60 | 7.537% | $123.2374 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 12.646% | $160.3065 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.41 | 3.536% | $217.8501 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.64 | 7.787% | $47.0382 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.60 | 13.711% | $115.5304 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.45 | 10.148% | $6.0031 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.99 | $677.3854 | $677.39 | $677.40 | $677.30 | |