| 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 | $6.36 | 9.647% | $6.9735 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 10.522% | $17.4072 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.84 | 3.387% | $121.8312 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 5.589% | $36.5549 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.71 | 9.260% | $95.8319 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.83 | 13.782% | $93.1078 | $93.11 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.75 | 13.615% | $142.8709 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.86 | $514.5774 | $514.57 | $514.55 | $514.60 | |