| 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 | $6.99 | 6.191% | $7.4228 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.91 | 10.525% | $118.1623 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.70 | 7.768% | $167.7948 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.93 | 13.633% | $251.0494 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.73 | 10.300% | $68.0882 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.65 | 3.240% | $58.4855 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.37 | 4.293% | $236.0881 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.28 | $907.0911 | $907.09 | $907.10 | $907.10 | |