| 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 | $6.30 | 10.701% | $6.9742 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.69 | 8.279% | $179.4075 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 6.140% | $232.0645 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.83 | 3.228% | $121.6336 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.60 | 5.603% | $113.6288 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.82 | 5.171% | $170.1877 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.52 | 12.714% | $162.8943 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.40 | $986.7906 | $986.78 | $986.80 | $986.80 | |