| 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 | $6.29 | 10.505% | $6.9508 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.89 | 3.596% | $9.2097 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.62 | 4.166% | $161.0615 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.78 | 5.501% | $84.1687 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.83 | 4.115% | $248.6579 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.64 | 4.851% | $219.8096 | $219.81 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.87 | 4.281% | $109.3595 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.92 | $839.2177 | $839.22 | $839.15 | $839.40 | |