| 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 | $6.86 | 3.625% | $7.1087 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 10.448% | $157.1123 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.74 | 11.596% | $235.1774 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.61 | 8.871% | $149.8174 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.67 | 8.677% | $222.4292 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.73 | 4.459% | $63.438 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.63 | 7.466% | $30.7675 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.49 | $865.8505 | $865.86 | $865.85 | $865.80 | |