| 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 | $6.27 | 8.559% | $6.8066 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 4.551% | $50.77 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.86 | 9.269% | $273.0195 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.60 | 8.817% | $245.4912 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.56 | 3.771% | $14.0713 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.76 | 6.387% | $109.3233 | $109.32 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.65 | 13.774% | $232.8385 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.26 | $932.3204 | $932.32 | $932.25 | $932.30 | |