| 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 | 9.362% | $6.9882 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.48 | 6.771% | $261.0337 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.76 | 11.313% | $56.5025 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.88 | 9.683% | $190.7168 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.89 | 11.485% | $269.6711 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.55 | 12.737% | $276.8257 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.52 | 6.469% | $132.5752 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.47 | $1,194.3132 | $1,194.32 | $1,194.35 | $1,194.30 | |