| 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 | 4.729% | $6.8074 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.76 | 9.653% | $12.8952 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.90 | 7.142% | $199.177 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.83 | 7.477% | $100.8457 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.84 | 4.541% | $179.6433 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.41 | 3.286% | $164.6482 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.32 | 3.343% | $177.0472 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.56 | $841.0640 | $841.08 | $841.10 | $840.90 | |