| 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 | $6.70 | 4.458% | $6.9987 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.96 | 6.339% | $21.2253 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.67 | 4.142% | $228.7687 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.67 | 9.532% | $20.4496 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.46 | 6.394% | $261.1547 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.52 | 12.594% | $82.7791 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.85 | 10.150% | $187.0898 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.83 | $808.4659 | $808.47 | $808.50 | $808.50 | |