| 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 | $6.46 | 8.139% | $6.9858 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.80 | 3.794% | $100.4726 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.60 | 9.859% | $101.7294 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.82 | 6.693% | $55.2883 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.44 | 6.207% | $204.3848 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.95 | 4.729% | $31.3663 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.46 | 12.372% | $21.8676 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.53 | $522.0948 | $522.10 | $522.10 | $522.20 | |