| 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 | $6.47 | 5.500% | $6.8259 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.68 | 10.451% | $70.3352 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.82 | 5.766% | $251.5327 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 4.219% | $14.9658 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.69 | 10.608% | $215.3427 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.73 | 5.847% | $157.4262 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.52 | 13.472% | $72.0774 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.27 | $788.5059 | $788.52 | $788.60 | $788.40 | |