| 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 | 9.506% | $7.0084 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.68 | 5.475% | $82.9877 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.87 | 5.507% | $238.3087 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.81 | 7.589% | $22.3893 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.98 | 11.619% | $12.2558 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 12.125% | $27.7622 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.69 | 13.221% | $46.0696 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.19 | $436.7817 | $436.79 | $436.75 | $436.90 | |