| 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 | $5.94 | 13.439% | $6.7383 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.40 | 12.724% | $78.2305 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.87 | 5.499% | $123.2967 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.78 | 4.668% | $228.9927 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.27 | 9.194% | $267.8201 | $267.82 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.89 | 11.290% | $166.8126 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.43 | 13.817% | $108.6156 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.58 | $980.5065 | $980.51 | $980.50 | $980.40 | |