| 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 | $6.53 | 10.735% | $7.231 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.61 | 6.693% | $169.2258 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.74 | 8.497% | $29.0121 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.57 | 13.728% | $249.7126 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.80 | 12.670% | $169.9064 | $169.91 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.93 | 3.682% | $37.2529 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.77 | 8.689% | $214.9542 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.95 | $877.2950 | $877.29 | $877.30 | $877.30 | |