| 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 | $6.75 | 3.186% | $6.9651 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.69 | 8.186% | $37.5297 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.36 | 9.557% | $235.942 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.76 | 7.160% | $170.1272 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.93 | 6.764% | $17.0075 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.26 | 9.531% | $101.0533 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.46 | 8.712% | $232.0566 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.21 | $800.6814 | $800.69 | $800.70 | $800.70 | |