| 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 | $6.47 | 7.683% | $6.9671 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 3.790% | $17.4679 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.47 | 3.219% | $10.807 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 12.208% | $145.747 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.69 | 5.160% | $248.9032 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.62 | 3.362% | $124.6752 | $124.68 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.66 | 6.542% | $29.4695 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.63 | $584.0369 | $584.05 | $584.00 | $584.10 | |