| 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 | $5.85 | 5.156% | $6.1516 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.84 | 3.200% | $36.9869 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.93 | 6.466% | $89.3569 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.40 | 6.471% | $119.6734 | $119.67 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.77 | 12.237% | $187.1776 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.78 | 11.652% | $225.2914 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.59 | 4.765% | $77.0966 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.16 | $741.7344 | $741.74 | $741.75 | $741.90 | |