| 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 | $205.56 | 6.377% | $218.6686 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.33 | 8.135% | $124.7121 | $124.71 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.79 | 4.720% | $76.2257 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.78 | 3.763% | $5.9975 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.70 | 6.532% | $72.1222 | $72.12 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.38 | 7.592% | $269.3888 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.55 | 4.860% | $114.8741 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.09 | $881.9890 | $881.99 | $881.95 | $882.00 | |