| 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 | $6.67 | 4.374% | $6.9617 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.37 | 4.412% | $122.5484 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.60 | 9.319% | $21.4265 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.79 | 11.674% | $25.4505 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.56 | 10.290% | $8.3379 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.92 | 7.512% | $80.548 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.29 | 11.442% | $246.61 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.20 | $511.8830 | $511.89 | $511.90 | $511.80 | |