| 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 | $6.66 | 3.102% | $6.8666 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.40 | 4.173% | $246.265 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.95 | 9.527% | $15.279 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.54 | 13.603% | $275.5327 | $275.53 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.90 | 13.511% | $264.3671 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.33 | 13.561% | $278.5992 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.70 | 3.164% | $63.6522 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.48 | $1,150.5618 | $1,150.57 | $1,150.55 | $1,150.70 | |