| 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 | $6.78 | 6.802% | $7.2412 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.61 | 7.874% | $185.1226 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.49 | 4.654% | $184.7038 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 9.601% | $7.0473 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.32 | 6.583% | $115.4507 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.95 | 9.239% | $53.4725 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.60 | 8.519% | $253.5004 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.18 | $806.5385 | $806.53 | $806.50 | $806.50 | |