| 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 | $82.90 | 6.450% | $88.2471 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.62 | 6.158% | $263.93 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.71 | 6.225% | $174.9632 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.61 | 6.758% | $124.4905 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.92 | 6.331% | $54.1437 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.30 | 12.625% | $7.0954 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.50 | 12.172% | $205.8356 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.56 | $918.7055 | $918.71 | $918.75 | $918.60 | |