| 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 | $7.34 | 6.700% | $7.8318 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.52 | 8.574% | $271.9996 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.28 | 6.302% | $237.3511 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.57 | 6.500% | $60.2471 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.27 | 8.168% | $106.2967 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.83 | 10.835% | $106.2132 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.81 | 11.367% | $61.0403 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.62 | $850.9798 | $850.98 | $851.00 | $850.90 | |