| 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 | $6.75 | 3.120% | $6.9606 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.32 | 7.820% | $83.3664 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.79 | 4.160% | $193.5189 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.28 | 10.721% | $80.0291 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.76 | 5.819% | $127.787 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.52 | 5.143% | $169.827 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.37 | 7.275% | $57.2527 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.79 | $718.7417 | $718.75 | $718.75 | $718.80 | |