| 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 | $6.65 | 11.679% | $7.4267 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 3.235% | $81.8344 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.62 | 12.782% | $236.4136 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.82 | 10.133% | $35.0443 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 9.695% | $9.1815 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 5.544% | $248.82 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.31 | 4.846% | $83.1534 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.79 | $701.8739 | $701.86 | $701.90 | $701.80 | |