| 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 | $6.96 | 12.165% | $7.8067 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.79 | 6.770% | $231.4667 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.56 | 5.229% | $113.1843 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.56 | 10.690% | $171.0825 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.54 | 5.727% | $28.0599 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.65 | 3.219% | $41.9585 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 10.657% | $42.4148 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.39 | $635.9734 | $635.97 | $635.95 | $636.10 | |