| 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 | $6.86 | 8.873% | $7.4687 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.54 | 7.286% | $14.5265 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.53 | 10.687% | $110.1668 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.78 | 10.780% | $276.7063 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.29 | 13.348% | $146.5476 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.63 | 6.124% | $250.06 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.64 | 4.245% | $92.4028 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.27 | $897.8787 | $897.89 | $897.85 | $897.90 | |