| 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 | $6.74 | 9.138% | $7.3559 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.55 | 11.439% | $7.2993 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.96 | 13.816% | $56.8625 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.73 | 10.175% | $260.8173 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.85 | 4.424% | $46.8342 | $46.83 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.84 | 6.495% | $153.1824 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.28 | 7.828% | $63.9204 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.95 | $596.2720 | $596.27 | $596.25 | $596.30 | |