| 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 | $6.44 | 8.299% | $6.9745 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.45 | 13.820% | $24.4144 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.60 | 5.495% | $196.8537 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.66 | 9.312% | $26.9563 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.74 | 9.336% | $39.0767 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.50 | 12.318% | $93.7855 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.58 | 13.766% | $153.1063 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.97 | $541.1674 | $541.17 | $541.15 | $541.30 | |