| 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 | $5.68 | 7.795% | $6.1228 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.84 | 7.205% | $36.2782 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.57 | 7.561% | $224.34 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.80 | 12.112% | $187.0028 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.44 | 8.269% | $95.7531 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.83 | 4.303% | $177.1378 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.48 | 10.164% | $71.0337 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.64 | $797.6684 | $797.66 | $797.70 | $797.60 | |