| 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 | $6.33 | 8.549% | $6.8712 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 7.851% | $153.472 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 4.130% | $241.0401 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 3.405% | $203.5734 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.31 | 8.678% | $51.4156 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.68 | 13.366% | $205.9633 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.68 | 8.168% | $240.8685 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.65 | $1,103.2041 | $1,103.20 | $1,103.10 | $1,103.30 | |