| 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 | $6.58 | 6.133% | $6.9836 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.40 | 8.828% | $62.4673 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 5.132% | $29.9101 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.71 | 9.862% | $108.4448 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.90 | 4.542% | $15.5768 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 8.506% | $8.2031 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.30 | 5.286% | $158.2449 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $363.90 | $389.8306 | $389.82 | $389.85 | $389.80 | |