| 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 | $6.43 | 8.115% | $6.9518 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.74 | 6.754% | $217.5006 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.65 | 11.330% | $17.4231 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.25 | 10.852% | $113.3462 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.66 | 12.210% | $276.7772 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.46 | 11.468% | $203.3845 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.80 | 6.826% | $92.725 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.99 | $928.1084 | $928.11 | $928.15 | $928.10 | |