| 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 | $6.96 | 3.191% | $7.1821 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.72 | 4.645% | $62.494 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.38 | 11.264% | $172.882 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.98 | 9.687% | $178.7679 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.41 | 11.512% | $97.4726 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.47 | 3.394% | $27.3684 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.99 | 9.422% | $175.0643 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.91 | $721.2313 | $721.22 | $721.20 | $721.40 | |