| 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 | $6.33 | 7.734% | $6.8196 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 9.685% | $86.1466 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.78 | 10.469% | $159.937 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.75 | 7.724% | $78.3692 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.31 | 5.192% | $75.0124 | $75.01 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.30 | 11.391% | $49.3462 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.27 | 7.785% | $122.0881 | $122.09 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.28 | $577.7191 | $577.73 | $577.70 | $577.60 | |