| 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 | 6.374% | $7.1802 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.89 | 8.127% | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.49 | 13.576% | $176.5993 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 9.407% | $39.3756 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.72 | 7.584% | $261.1279 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.31 | 8.411% | $184.6348 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.74 | 4.463% | $117.7716 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.89 | $794.1394 | $794.14 | $794.20 | $794.20 | |