| 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 | $6.81 | 8.490% | $7.3882 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.91 | 8.440% | $71.4728 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.59 | 8.674% | $184.3002 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.46 | 12.781% | $271.1932 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.78 | 7.795% | $148.52 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.56 | 13.369% | $251.1804 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.49 | 12.698% | $55.7742 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.60 | $989.8290 | $989.82 | $989.80 | $989.90 | |