| 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 | $6.80 | 5.356% | $7.1642 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.80 | 8.863% | $50.9479 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 7.488% | $265.2911 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.25 | 9.603% | $217.2879 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.91 | 8.684% | $97.7178 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.83 | 13.510% | $190.5038 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.50 | 7.336% | $67.085 | $67.09 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.90 | $895.9977 | $896.00 | $896.00 | $896.00 | |