| 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 | 8.715% | $6.9578 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.66 | 7.709% | $38.409 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.54 | 4.626% | $190.9843 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 12.160% | $18.7532 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.68 | 12.789% | $130.4743 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.74 | 13.388% | $12.1779 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.36 | 6.314% | $210.8845 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.10 | $608.6410 | $608.63 | $608.65 | $608.80 | |