| 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 | $6.25 | 7.739% | $6.7337 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.30 | 4.866% | $27.5798 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.66 | 6.257% | $155.8365 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.78 | 13.756% | $47.5273 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.72 | 4.809% | $262.7771 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.81 | 5.793% | $92.8968 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.59 | 11.401% | $39.6476 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.11 | $632.9988 | $633.01 | $633.10 | $632.90 | |