| 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 | $6.30 | 7.324% | $6.7614 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.81 | 7.544% | $111.6414 | $111.64 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.53 | 8.371% | $236.8231 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.41 | 12.315% | $99.2977 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.29 | 9.832% | $159.5749 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.55 | 9.800% | $189.4599 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.28 | 8.702% | $225.3175 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.17 | $1,028.8759 | $1,028.87 | $1,028.80 | $1,028.90 | |