| 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 | $6.97 | 5.560% | $7.3575 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.87 | 6.199% | $60.3954 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.97 | 12.430% | $160.7412 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.34 | 11.598% | $109.7455 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.62 | 9.721% | $251.9414 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 10.463% | $148.8158 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.30 | 12.324% | $49.7595 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.79 | $788.7563 | $788.77 | $788.75 | $788.70 | |