| 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 | $6.48 | 7.699% | $6.9789 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.52 | 5.568% | $186.3486 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.26 | 7.280% | $6.7157 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.90 | 10.416% | $112.5139 | $112.51 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.50 | 8.256% | $129.3659 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.73 | 10.728% | $34.0267 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.68 | 3.815% | $88.9487 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.07 | $564.8984 | $564.91 | $564.90 | $564.80 | |