| 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 | $6.82 | 4.639% | $7.1364 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.30 | 6.473% | $144.058 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.29 | 6.693% | $140.0772 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.77 | 5.429% | $244.3528 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.86 | 6.681% | $77.7278 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.55 | 11.773% | $223.043 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.38 | 13.117% | $221.008 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.97 | $1,057.4032 | $1,057.41 | $1,057.45 | $1,057.40 | |