| 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 | $6.85 | 5.248% | $7.2095 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.71 | 13.545% | $140.4665 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 3.445% | $183.5942 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.59 | 11.692% | $208.4061 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.47 | 12.412% | $89.3338 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.65 | 11.388% | $237.9805 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.81 | 6.128% | $36.9432 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.56 | $903.9338 | $903.93 | $903.95 | $903.90 | |