| 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 | $6.39 | 7.757% | $6.8857 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 3.757% | $78.2432 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.89 | 7.305% | $155.4742 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.92 | 5.625% | $235.4593 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.59 | 4.378% | $12.0974 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.94 | 3.619% | $183.3435 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.71 | 13.241% | $167.2683 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.85 | $838.7716 | $838.77 | $838.75 | $838.80 | |