| 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 | $6.63 | 5.175% | $6.9731 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.57 | 12.274% | $233.0471 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.49 | 7.278% | $139.9871 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.86 | 4.199% | $238.4698 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.85 | 12.266% | $228.8542 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 9.426% | $86.0307 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.87 | 13.393% | $64.4866 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.89 | $997.8486 | $997.85 | $997.85 | $997.90 | |