| 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 | $6.53 | 7.287% | $7.0058 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.89 | 11.488% | $87.9529 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.44 | 13.783% | $239.4449 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.78 | 7.477% | $70.6984 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.68 | 4.828% | $219.8034 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.41 | 7.512% | $39.1451 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.70 | 3.193% | $255.6091 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.43 | $919.6596 | $919.66 | $919.65 | $919.60 | |