| 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 | 8.557% | $7.3602 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 6.276% | $38.5357 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.68 | 9.690% | $97.2731 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.98 | 8.705% | $163.0358 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.38 | 6.723% | $65.5066 | $65.51 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.75 | 3.159% | $239.071 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.48 | 5.834% | $163.4924 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.31 | $774.2748 | $774.28 | $774.25 | $774.30 | |