| 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 | $6.51 | 6.652% | $6.943 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.84 | 9.362% | $172.617 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.37 | 5.179% | $138.1737 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.55 | 6.476% | $238.0271 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.76 | 7.518% | $23.3959 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.49 | 8.866% | $54.9664 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.44 | 11.833% | $53.0536 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.96 | $687.1767 | $687.18 | $687.15 | $687.20 | |