| 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 | $6.77 | 9.183% | $7.3917 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.95 | 7.598% | $172.103 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.80 | 10.587% | $180.0356 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.46 | 3.735% | $94.876 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.87 | 8.451% | $61.6761 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.80 | 3.666% | $36.0758 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.41 | 6.768% | $146.7099 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.06 | $698.8681 | $698.88 | $698.95 | $698.90 | |