| 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 | $27.90 | 6.350% | $29.6717 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.62 | 7.338% | $172.4063 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.63 | 9.341% | $24.7439 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.35 | 7.828% | $224.6596 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.84 | 10.868% | $16.4528 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.32 | 9.400% | $181.9541 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.55 | 6.787% | $86.0169 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.21 | $735.9053 | $735.90 | $735.85 | $736.00 | |