| 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 | $6.26 | 3.689% | $6.4909 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.55 | 5.118% | $31.0624 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.97 | 6.190% | $176.2435 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.59 | 9.504% | $238.2698 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.81 | 4.223% | $241.5993 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.90 | 10.696% | $27.5633 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.26 | 10.581% | $95.3872 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.34 | $816.6164 | $816.61 | $816.60 | $816.70 | |