| 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 | 4.772% | $6.9883 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.28 | 11.389% | $23.7036 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.26 | 5.283% | $42.3869 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.31 | 12.288% | $248.5046 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.97 | 3.415% | $246.0967 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.36 | 12.461% | $17.274 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.57 | 12.634% | $36.6849 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.42 | $621.6390 | $621.63 | $621.65 | $621.70 | |