| 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 | $6.64 | 8.439% | $7.2003 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.79 | 12.565% | $35.7844 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 7.280% | $87.5405 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.65 | 5.832% | $259.9763 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.57 | 9.485% | $210.8353 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.87 | 3.474% | $26.7687 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.35 | 5.104% | $105.4719 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.47 | $733.5774 | $733.58 | $733.60 | $733.60 | |