| 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 | $6.85 | 5.772% | $7.2454 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.65 | 4.132% | $35.0404 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.63 | 9.463% | $165.9787 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 6.155% | $139.8061 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.88 | 5.581% | $211.0353 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.55 | 5.574% | $109.3219 | $109.32 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.88 | 10.514% | $170.0589 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.14 | $838.4867 | $838.50 | $838.50 | $838.40 | |