| 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 | $6.78 | 6.744% | $7.2372 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.37 | 7.348% | $27.2342 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.71 | 13.471% | $9.8833 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.84 | 10.378% | $237.1361 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.99 | 10.410% | $149.0425 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.47 | 7.873% | $264.7959 | $264.80 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.38 | 8.812% | $209.3325 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.54 | $904.6617 | $904.66 | $904.75 | $904.50 | |