| 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 | $5.67 | 12.495% | $6.3785 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 11.573% | $8.5911 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.49 | 6.622% | $7.986 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.67 | 4.545% | $211.8814 | $211.88 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.32 | 12.239% | $210.2461 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.73 | 3.815% | $175.167 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.28 | 6.164% | $235.9813 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.86 | $856.2314 | $856.24 | $856.30 | $856.30 | |