| 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 | $6.88 | 3.806% | $7.1419 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.31 | 9.212% | $76.787 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.40 | 10.854% | $239.8881 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.94 | 6.455% | $186.2324 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.66 | 13.571% | $271.0485 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.51 | 5.322% | $75.3158 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.76 | 5.365% | $191.5114 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.46 | $1,047.9251 | $1,047.93 | $1,047.95 | $1,047.80 | |