| 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 | $6.78 | 6.850% | $7.2444 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.75 | 11.377% | $95.5058 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.49 | 4.306% | $103.774 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.90 | 7.680% | $86.0363 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.92 | 11.537% | $42.2948 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.92 | 3.345% | $157.0017 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.50 | 5.493% | $208.3487 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.26 | $700.2057 | $700.20 | $700.20 | $700.10 | |