| 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 | $6.40 | 9.266% | $6.993 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.25 | 13.191% | $34.2403 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.38 | 12.468% | $251.231 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.54 | 7.389% | $242.2052 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.58 | 8.687% | $50.6264 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 7.638% | $47.2531 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.98 | 7.205% | $48.2208 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.03 | $680.7698 | $680.77 | $680.80 | $680.70 | |