| 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 | $6.88 | 6.700% | $7.341 | $7.34 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.35 | 4.583% | $28.6035 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.68 | 8.598% | $118.0243 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 6.379% | $17.5419 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.83 | 10.834% | $8.6783 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.35 | 11.350% | $59.4052 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 11.816% | $37.2235 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $253.87 | $276.8177 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.70 | |