| 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 | $6.29 | 8.268% | $6.8101 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.86 | 7.533% | $99.8551 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.33 | 6.807% | $90.0703 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 5.280% | $10.2648 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.99 | 13.525% | $14.7469 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.63 | 4.698% | $83.371 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.96 | 10.346% | $247.1309 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.81 | $552.2491 | $552.25 | $552.20 | $552.30 | |