| 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 | $6.84 | 4.221% | $7.1287 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.55 | 7.470% | $42.5044 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.25 | 5.185% | $179.0775 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 12.828% | $279.1929 | $279.19 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.66 | 3.325% | $179.4342 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 7.471% | $208.0101 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.61 | 6.730% | $18.7952 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.91 | $914.1430 | $914.14 | $914.20 | $914.10 | |