| 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 | $6.93 | 6.223% | $7.3613 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.98 | 11.475% | $51.2562 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.31 | 10.358% | $221.0581 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.61 | 10.349% | $258.8898 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.46 | 3.768% | $229.8046 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.99 | 4.176% | $178.1305 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.51 | 9.323% | $133.9316 | $133.93 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.79 | $1,080.4321 | $1,080.43 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.50 | |