| 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 | 6.250% | $7.1719 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.82 | 9.438% | $195.697 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.54 | 6.267% | $121.7182 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.50 | 3.705% | $22.2966 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.59 | 4.414% | $230.3268 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.28 | 4.703% | $88.2437 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.61 | 6.488% | $58.1531 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.09 | $723.6073 | $723.61 | $723.60 | $723.60 | |