| 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 | 9.108% | $7.3648 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.77 | 10.116% | $42.692 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.51 | 8.150% | $148.7171 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.76 | 8.241% | $232.4584 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.44 | 12.412% | $66.8177 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.26 | 6.302% | $193.746 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.35 | 8.548% | $127.3811 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.84 | $819.1771 | $819.18 | $819.15 | $819.20 | |