| 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 | $6.41 | 5.865% | $6.7859 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.46 | 13.740% | $74.4542 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.87 | 11.409% | $189.2505 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.32 | 9.388% | $85.6727 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.95 | 9.432% | $225.3752 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.51 | 6.621% | $163.6739 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.90 | 10.474% | $147.9247 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.42 | $893.1371 | $893.13 | $893.10 | $893.30 | |