| 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 | $6.34 | 11.778% | $7.0867 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 10.857% | $38.2124 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.34 | 3.146% | $15.8226 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.43 | 11.168% | $153.8899 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.51 | 6.142% | $101.3762 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.36 | 6.842% | $10.0004 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.52 | 5.469% | $220.9786 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.97 | $547.3668 | $547.37 | $547.40 | $547.40 | |