| 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 | $6.71 | 7.708% | $7.2272 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.85 | 8.748% | $27.0239 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.61 | 5.528% | $144.1618 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 7.113% | $75.4397 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.96 | 11.299% | $24.4413 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.57 | 9.780% | $69.7871 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.64 | 10.376% | $223.6659 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.77 | $571.7469 | $571.75 | $571.75 | $571.70 | |