| 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 | $6.54 | 6.525% | $6.9667 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.55 | 9.605% | $48.829 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.62 | 12.829% | $57.114 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.93 | 6.762% | $180.353 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 4.262% | $29.7668 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.27 | 8.465% | $192.2759 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.67 | 7.832% | $21.2106 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.13 | $536.5160 | $536.52 | $536.50 | $536.60 | |