| 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 | $6.87 | 8.471% | $7.452 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.78 | 7.242% | $260.3621 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.70 | 8.265% | $124.18 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.26 | 7.438% | $185.0727 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.35 | 3.312% | $98.508 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.47 | 6.754% | $40.0007 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.81 | 6.467% | $20.0264 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.24 | $735.6019 | $735.60 | $735.60 | $735.70 | |