| 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 | $6.46 | 4.836% | $6.7724 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.72 | 4.175% | $5.9588 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.43 | 5.189% | $28.8533 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.42 | 8.255% | $133.6083 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.99 | 10.450% | $35.333 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.84 | 6.625% | $176.8269 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.71 | 7.374% | $99.5464 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.57 | $486.8991 | $486.90 | $486.90 | $486.90 | |