| 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 | $5.95 | 13.140% | $6.7318 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.84 | 11.773% | $63.5318 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.99 | 5.366% | $142.2336 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.94 | 8.630% | $206.3318 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.58 | 3.458% | $218.8964 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.57 | 10.652% | $143.3718 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.90 | 5.246% | $78.8293 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.77 | $859.9265 | $859.92 | $860.00 | $859.80 | |