| 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 | $6.31 | 4.426% | $6.5893 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.65 | 7.555% | $252.3778 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.60 | 5.867% | $55.686 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.55 | 9.536% | $140.8085 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.78 | 13.442% | $161.9725 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.98 | 11.304% | $50.0645 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 6.601% | $220.5894 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.80 | $888.0880 | $888.09 | $888.10 | $888.20 | |