| 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 | $6.54 | 4.415% | $6.8287 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.84 | 12.447% | $98.7734 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.53 | 13.630% | $97.1877 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.94 | 7.128% | $165.9841 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.85 | 5.118% | $192.2083 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.84 | 6.704% | $37.1757 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.31 | 7.653% | $49.8541 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.85 | $648.0120 | $648.01 | $648.05 | $648.10 | |