| 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 | $6.70 | 8.752% | $7.2864 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.88 | 6.808% | $159.0158 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.91 | 9.360% | $227.3704 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.84 | 8.809% | $73.816 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.58 | 13.669% | $117.7384 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.29 | 6.596% | $264.6672 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.44 | 13.675% | $126.6794 | $126.68 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.64 | $976.5736 | $976.59 | $976.55 | $976.60 | |