| 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 | $6.79 | 3.681% | $7.0399 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 8.677% | $185.3378 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.51 | 10.655% | $84.6621 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.84 | 4.416% | $52.0409 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.90 | 11.133% | $83.2386 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.54 | 10.276% | $102.0494 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.40 | 13.205% | $86.4886 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.52 | $600.8573 | $600.86 | $600.90 | $600.70 | |