| 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 | $6.25 | 7.592% | $6.7245 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.51 | 8.797% | $157.2225 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.54 | 8.381% | $32.0157 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.46 | 10.332% | $261.9944 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.64 | 10.806% | $23.9784 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 13.290% | $72.8795 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.63 | 5.116% | $181.4618 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.36 | $736.2768 | $736.27 | $736.25 | $736.30 | |