| 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 | $6.47 | 3.853% | $6.7193 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 7.523% | $86.9861 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.85 | 10.297% | $39.5415 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.66 | 6.511% | $126.386 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.36 | 10.683% | $102.2268 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.25 | 10.473% | $144.9958 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.55 | 3.769% | $71.1336 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.04 | $577.9891 | $578.00 | $578.05 | $577.90 | |