| 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 | $6.53 | 6.549% | $6.9576 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.67 | 10.616% | $174.4082 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.40 | 12.341% | $18.4239 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.79 | 6.201% | $199.4349 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 9.264% | $272.7776 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.60 | 10.872% | $77.1669 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.89 | 3.426% | $83.6613 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.53 | $832.8304 | $832.83 | $832.80 | $832.90 | |