| 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 | $6.38 | 7.576% | $6.8633 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.87 | 13.135% | $86.9669 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.69 | 11.664% | $99.0348 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.74 | 4.846% | $31.1812 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.41 | 8.576% | $88.3917 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.27 | 12.253% | $145.1095 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.56 | 4.752% | $171.3324 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.92 | $628.8798 | $628.87 | $628.90 | $628.90 | |