| 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 | $6.31 | 7.815% | $6.8031 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.35 | 6.405% | $178.0688 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.78 | 10.278% | $132.091 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.96 | 4.784% | $135.1294 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.27 | 8.345% | $177.9783 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.39 | 6.181% | $60.9373 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.31 | 12.365% | $10.4612 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.37 | $701.4691 | $701.47 | $701.50 | $701.50 | |