| 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 | $6.39 | 13.409% | $7.2468 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.27 | 5.728% | $18.2592 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.85 | 8.681% | $171.553 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.96 | 8.191% | $27.0045 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.28 | 6.394% | $157.761 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.86 | 7.693% | $161.3887 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.39 | 5.499% | $216.6844 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.00 | $759.8976 | $759.89 | $759.90 | $760.00 | |