| 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 | $16.35 | 6.229% | $17.3684 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 6.241% | $6.7994 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.29 | 8.138% | $66.2778 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.98 | 6.492% | $14.8876 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.90 | 8.813% | $239.2798 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.63 | 5.197% | $136.3669 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 6.375% | $83.2916 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.85 | $564.2715 | $564.28 | $564.30 | $564.40 | |