| 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 | $6.73 | 3.444% | $6.9618 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.82 | 13.336% | $93.8649 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.32 | 9.108% | $11.2599 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.97 | 9.289% | $25.1037 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.75 | 10.115% | $58.0857 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.60 | 7.839% | $123.5835 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.66 | 10.508% | $239.4266 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.85 | $558.2861 | $558.28 | $558.30 | $558.40 | |