| 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 | $6.25 | 12.538% | $7.0336 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 12.757% | $55.8034 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.89 | 7.566% | $7.4113 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.87 | 13.349% | $282.0917 | $282.09 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.97 | 7.205% | $28.9132 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.86 | 6.468% | $262.8269 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.32 | 12.580% | $262.6717 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.65 | $906.7518 | $906.74 | $906.75 | $906.70 | |