| 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 | $6.56 | 7.802% | $7.0718 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 8.422% | $39.3572 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.79 | 8.233% | $231.3913 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.94 | 4.158% | $237.4177 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.85 | 13.848% | $142.1392 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.71 | 7.493% | $198.5503 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.77 | 10.359% | $203.9103 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.92 | $1,059.8378 | $1,059.84 | $1,059.80 | $1,059.90 | |