| 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 | $161.55 | 6.723% | $172.411 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.89 | 9.446% | $7.5408 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.38 | 11.344% | $225.338 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 5.581% | $37.9986 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.43 | 4.674% | $118.7317 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.62 | 4.685% | $224.6749 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.48 | 13.406% | $68.5879 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.34 | $855.2829 | $855.28 | $855.30 | $855.20 | |