| 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 | $6.33 | 6.185% | $6.7215 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.70 | 7.495% | $39.4507 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.75 | 9.132% | $233.2697 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.49 | 13.142% | $143.1133 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.84 | 12.370% | $72.8607 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 10.367% | $205.6248 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.45 | 9.397% | $142.7084 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.87 | $843.7491 | $843.74 | $843.65 | $843.80 | |