| 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 | $6.50 | 3.745% | $6.7434 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.43 | 7.442% | $19.8016 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.73 | 3.602% | $155.1233 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.79 | 5.502% | $155.9214 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.44 | 10.352% | $221.1895 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.30 | 12.170% | $140.549 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 13.137% | $43.8972 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.99 | $743.2254 | $743.22 | $743.20 | $743.10 | |