| 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 | $6.67 | 5.715% | $7.0512 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.55 | 5.179% | $30.0286 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.26 | 8.708% | $268.7914 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 8.263% | $91.3415 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.46 | 6.268% | $61.0616 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.26 | 13.512% | $177.3739 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.31 | 6.168% | $72.5234 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.88 | $708.1716 | $708.16 | $708.15 | $708.20 | |