| 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 | $6.59 | 5.567% | $6.9569 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.86 | 8.847% | $16.1747 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.63 | 13.818% | $158.9241 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.55 | 10.837% | $223.392 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.71 | 12.509% | $178.563 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.76 | 9.227% | $236.7604 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.74 | 11.514% | $247.2711 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.84 | $1,068.0422 | $1,068.03 | $1,067.95 | $1,068.20 | |