| 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 | $6.26 | 11.547% | $6.9828 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.93 | 7.429% | $69.7536 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.48 | 11.134% | $79.4386 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.80 | 11.464% | $256.1443 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.87 | 10.221% | $51.6606 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.62 | 11.802% | $14.1094 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.66 | 13.731% | $55.3415 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.62 | $533.4308 | $533.42 | $533.45 | $533.40 | |