| 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 | $6.86 | 13.525% | $7.7878 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.68 | 5.479% | $225.3875 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.92 | 7.695% | $40.8379 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.52 | 4.509% | $195.9753 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.77 | 8.496% | $132.1156 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.66 | 6.418% | $183.7413 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.96 | 11.392% | $116.917 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.37 | $902.7624 | $902.78 | $902.80 | $902.70 | |