| 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 | $6.43 | 6.367% | $6.8394 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.44 | 6.758% | $18.6186 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.56 | 11.514% | $147.823 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.96 | 8.227% | $215.3284 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.66 | 5.251% | $36.48 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.81 | 4.610% | $245.6347 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.57 | 9.874% | $240.1516 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.43 | $910.8757 | $910.87 | $910.90 | $910.80 | |