| 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 | $5.85 | 9.705% | $6.4177 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 8.771% | $7.5922 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.88 | 7.161% | $65.2396 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.29 | 5.333% | $186.7449 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.66 | 9.163% | $154.6403 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.51 | 11.443% | $172.1906 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 13.765% | $250.1465 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.05 | $842.9718 | $842.97 | $843.00 | $842.80 | |