| 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 | $6.44 | 7.116% | $6.8983 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.52 | 11.427% | $6.1508 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.73 | 8.667% | $17.0933 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.58 | 5.366% | $89.1186 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.48 | 12.457% | $264.8137 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.78 | 3.486% | $100.1538 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.77 | 11.331% | $32.0299 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.30 | $516.2584 | $516.25 | $516.25 | $516.30 | |