| 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 | $6.35 | 9.703% | $6.9661 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.82 | 13.387% | $139.2619 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.93 | 10.770% | $229.2164 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.36 | 5.737% | $199.1662 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.32 | 3.625% | $14.8391 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.33 | 9.522% | $245.6907 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.43 | 7.304% | $183.9512 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.54 | $1,019.0916 | $1,019.10 | $1,019.05 | $1,019.20 | |