| 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 | $6.31 | 6.394% | $6.7135 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.76 | 6.653% | $87.1995 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 6.148% | $251.9317 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.76 | 4.332% | $51.9156 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.72 | 11.496% | $120.1035 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.64 | 9.785% | $86.3349 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.51 | 7.720% | $242.9194 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.04 | $847.1181 | $847.11 | $847.10 | $847.00 | |