| 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 | $7.38 | 6.259% | $7.8419 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.96 | 5.713% | $132.099 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.91 | 6.488% | $16.9422 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.39 | 8.872% | $156.1116 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 6.119% | $260.6601 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.86 | 8.292% | $22.5897 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 6.200% | $173.4458 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.45 | $769.6903 | $769.69 | $769.70 | $769.60 | |