| 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 | $5.83 | 7.225% | $6.2512 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.50 | 11.338% | $175.3574 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.60 | 5.268% | $59.5817 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.95 | 3.250% | $38.1509 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.76 | 9.331% | $187.7869 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.93 | 12.829% | $239.1185 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.70 | 5.449% | $78.7704 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.27 | $785.0170 | $785.02 | $785.00 | $785.20 | |