| 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 | 8.801% | $7.1047 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.44 | 3.207% | $248.1509 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.56 | 9.383% | $208.4402 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 13.194% | $13.006 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.30 | 10.691% | $196.2551 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.67 | 9.814% | $157.7698 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.81 | 11.521% | $159.2631 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.80 | $989.9898 | $989.99 | $989.95 | $990.10 | |