| 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 | $6.40 | 8.496% | $6.9437 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.96 | 7.487% | $152.5885 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.69 | 3.400% | $102.0455 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.52 | 10.386% | $126.414 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.40 | 6.195% | $139.5402 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 9.274% | $85.6599 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.91 | 10.721% | $261.2019 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.27 | $874.3937 | $874.39 | $874.40 | $874.30 | |