| 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 | $6.75 | 7.521% | $7.2577 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.60 | 4.394% | $34.0324 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.36 | 9.870% | $206.9511 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.86 | 10.486% | $152.316 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.69 | 9.605% | $259.4241 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.92 | 5.393% | $111.6323 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 12.761% | $9.8666 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.93 | $781.4802 | $781.48 | $781.45 | $781.50 | |