| 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 | $6.27 | 11.439% | $6.9872 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.33 | 8.737% | $25.3683 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.36 | 4.664% | $176.2123 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.68 | 10.732% | $144.7046 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.74 | 7.482% | $267.3507 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.68 | 4.513% | $38.3354 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.31 | 9.604% | $34.317 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.37 | $693.2755 | $693.28 | $693.25 | $693.30 | |