| 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 | $6.50 | 6.149% | $6.8997 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.83 | 5.735% | $142.5625 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.89 | 3.859% | $165.0216 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.38 | 10.450% | $56.7492 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.30 | 12.526% | $200.6339 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.83 | 10.716% | $86.1703 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.64 | 5.170% | $226.7886 | $226.79 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.37 | $884.8258 | $884.82 | $884.80 | $884.80 | |