| 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 | $6.89 | 7.315% | $7.394 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.39 | 3.705% | $242.0371 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.88 | 12.833% | $157.8308 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.69 | 4.432% | $25.7843 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.26 | 7.561% | $144.4114 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.87 | 5.684% | $68.5572 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.40 | 10.468% | $211.4358 | $211.44 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.38 | $857.4506 | $857.45 | $857.50 | $857.40 | |