| 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 | 6.589% | $6.9709 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.52 | 5.451% | $165.0519 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.92 | 12.341% | $126.8555 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 3.866% | $225.8982 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 10.727% | $115.7651 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.74 | 3.232% | $155.6119 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.87 | 9.304% | $96.0454 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.63 | $892.1989 | $892.21 | $892.15 | $892.30 | |