| 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 | $5.91 | 8.778% | $6.4288 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.61 | 5.535% | $20.6954 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 6.582% | $25.1853 | $25.19 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.59 | 9.679% | $243.0377 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.99 | 11.313% | $267.1401 | $267.14 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.51 | 5.329% | $177.4899 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.48 | 13.508% | $135.6194 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.72 | $875.5966 | $875.61 | $875.65 | $875.50 | |