| 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 | $6.70 | 6.588% | $7.1414 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.44 | 4.236% | $29.6447 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.64 | 6.280% | $162.2258 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 12.138% | $19.8709 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.91 | 3.687% | $122.2573 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.30 | 9.159% | $34.1668 | $34.17 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.43 | 8.395% | $267.1178 | $267.12 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.14 | $642.4247 | $642.43 | $642.40 | $642.40 | |