| 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 | $6.40 | 6.365% | $6.8074 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 8.410% | $87.2484 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.62 | 9.423% | $150.5879 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 10.450% | $154.4754 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.88 | 8.285% | $120.0664 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.44 | 11.324% | $248.7423 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.72 | 7.168% | $90.7927 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.40 | $858.7205 | $858.73 | $858.75 | $858.70 | |