| 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 | $6.71 | 3.300% | $6.9314 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.68 | 7.560% | $153.4666 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.73 | 4.724% | $218.5904 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.89 | 9.759% | $70.125 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.36 | 3.553% | $19.0123 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.51 | 6.355% | $101.5797 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.65 | 5.772% | $19.7265 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.53 | $589.4319 | $589.44 | $589.50 | $589.40 | |