| 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 | $6.55 | 3.367% | $6.7705 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.87 | 11.189% | $20.9814 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.62 | 9.438% | $249.1028 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.57 | 10.138% | $103.0561 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.48 | 4.498% | $160.3835 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.97 | 13.398% | $132.6416 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.42 | 13.776% | $167.7286 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.48 | $840.6645 | $840.66 | $840.70 | $840.70 | |