| 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 | $6.75 | 6.842% | $7.2118 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.29 | 13.726% | $118.6048 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.95 | 13.413% | $130.3682 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.42 | 4.843% | $212.2232 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.96 | 3.211% | $256.9541 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.35 | 6.655% | $197.685 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.38 | 8.218% | $42.6162 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.10 | $965.6633 | $965.66 | $965.60 | $965.70 | |