| 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 | $5.66 | 8.442% | $6.1378 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 11.730% | $40.6809 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.70 | 7.779% | $218.468 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.80 | 4.619% | $136.8417 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.93 | 7.393% | $241.5591 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.82 | 5.615% | $174.0746 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.78 | 12.295% | $43.548 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.10 | $861.3101 | $861.31 | $861.30 | $861.30 | |