| 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 | $6.75 | 7.627% | $7.2648 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.72 | 5.335% | $9.1852 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 6.215% | $139.9807 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.94 | 13.140% | $44.0567 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.42 | 8.254% | $229.9531 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.79 | 10.348% | $199.4981 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.28 | 11.332% | $227.429 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.69 | $857.3676 | $857.37 | $857.40 | $857.50 | |