| 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 | $100.50 | 6.225% | $106.7561 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 12.494% | $87.4753 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.68 | 4.466% | $166.8113 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.89 | 5.441% | $48.3869 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.71 | 6.776% | $188.6839 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.43 | 5.626% | $145.1618 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.30 | 6.179% | $77.8292 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.27 | $821.1045 | $821.11 | $821.15 | $821.20 | |