| 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 | $6.57 | 6.333% | $6.9861 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.48 | 7.511% | $11.2672 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.81 | 12.375% | $113.2852 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.96 | 5.168% | $252.3611 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 12.127% | $280.6427 | $280.64 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.48 | 10.225% | $234.2061 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.49 | 4.426% | $143.5753 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.08 | $1,042.3237 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.40 | |