| 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 | $6.33 | 12.600% | $7.1276 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.66 | 6.303% | $200.5512 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.47 | 7.569% | $252.217 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.71 | 3.149% | $179.1801 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.74 | 7.241% | $57.6313 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.45 | 5.130% | $251.7338 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.34 | 13.448% | $19.6719 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.70 | $968.1129 | $968.11 | $968.15 | $968.10 | |