| 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 | $6.96 | 3.143% | $7.1788 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.85 | 12.521% | $180.99 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.76 | 7.584% | $217.0615 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.95 | 6.704% | $167.4719 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.78 | 12.240% | $110.8707 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.33 | 7.400% | $51.9064 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.57 | 4.711% | $204.7833 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.20 | $940.2626 | $940.26 | $940.25 | $940.40 | |