| 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 | $6.48 | 3.497% | $6.7066 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.54 | 5.479% | $242.1165 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 7.836% | $247.5375 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.78 | 6.502% | $184.0142 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.98 | 5.330% | $38.951 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.34 | 5.490% | $153.3192 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.93 | 6.304% | $49.8885 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.60 | $922.5335 | $922.54 | $922.50 | $922.50 | |