| 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 | $6.36 | 9.638% | $6.973 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.56 | 11.653% | $239.5627 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.25 | 3.339% | $60.195 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.82 | 7.847% | $120.5945 | $120.59 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 9.523% | $81.8246 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.25 | 3.390% | $186.3605 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.63 | 10.749% | $93.7269 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.58 | $789.2372 | $789.23 | $789.20 | $789.30 | |