| 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 | $6.31 | 7.562% | $6.7872 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.83 | 10.848% | $126.1783 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 3.845% | $146.2345 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 13.764% | $226.2993 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 13.871% | $269.7604 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.40 | 8.819% | $119.048 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.25 | 6.289% | $19.3977 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.43 | $913.7054 | $913.71 | $913.75 | $913.70 | |