| 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 | $6.39 | 8.850% | $6.9555 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.90 | 7.753% | $262.8096 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.78 | 12.221% | $62.5969 | $62.60 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.39 | 8.494% | $222.8358 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.63 | 3.615% | $234.8227 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.76 | 9.142% | $9.5608 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.67 | 11.660% | $250.8665 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.52 | $1,050.4478 | $1,050.46 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.50 | |