| 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 | 3.350% | $6.9555 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.86 | 12.328% | $58.2533 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 12.615% | $185.4769 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.96 | 12.572% | $216.0932 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.86 | 10.479% | $17.522 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.95 | 12.626% | $163.2514 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.62 | 6.522% | $201.987 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.68 | $849.5393 | $849.54 | $849.55 | $849.70 | |