| 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 | $6.85 | 8.818% | $7.454 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 7.804% | $46.1832 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.33 | 6.121% | $217.8982 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.53 | 7.418% | $264.8176 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.31 | 3.135% | $32.2916 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.90 | 6.694% | $214.3482 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.54 | 6.649% | $51.7674 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.30 | $834.7602 | $834.76 | $834.75 | $834.80 | |