| 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 | $6.74 | 5.413% | $7.1048 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 9.650% | $46.3271 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 13.625% | $259.4968 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 7.392% | $237.7444 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.30 | 12.693% | $13.8612 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.58 | 3.183% | $36.7125 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.37 | 5.580% | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.00 | $858.1968 | $858.19 | $858.20 | $858.20 | |