| 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 | $6.40 | 8.655% | $6.9539 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.33 | 11.855% | $146.8992 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.97 | 9.264% | $240.348 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.38 | 13.276% | $154.4858 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.39 | 3.623% | $31.491 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.49 | 12.327% | $79.1793 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.26 | 12.856% | $18.3504 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.22 | $677.7076 | $677.71 | $677.75 | $677.80 | |