| 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 | $6.72 | 6.631% | $7.1656 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.70 | 4.440% | $78.0167 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 12.593% | $180.9032 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.94 | 10.675% | $148.2381 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.73 | 13.457% | $247.0299 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.99 | 6.522% | $120.3592 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.60 | 3.273% | $102.8599 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.35 | $884.5726 | $884.58 | $884.55 | $884.60 | |