| 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 | $38.92 | 6.125% | $41.3039 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.82 | 6.479% | $93.5099 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.97 | 13.731% | $147.8162 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 5.394% | $8.3156 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.57 | 12.570% | $219.0274 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.79 | 5.468% | $221.2613 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.29 | 4.723% | $121.7824 | $121.78 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.25 | $853.0167 | $853.02 | $853.00 | $853.00 | |