| 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 | $6.72 | 5.215% | $7.0704 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.54 | 7.597% | $168.4323 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 6.278% | $142.8057 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.64 | 12.304% | $264.6331 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.29 | 4.250% | $227.5673 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.80 | 8.750% | $153.12 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.63 | 5.767% | $7.0124 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.99 | $970.6412 | $970.64 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |