| 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 | $5.56 | 10.710% | $6.1555 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.80 | 6.202% | $124.0439 | $124.04 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.74 | 8.566% | $72.4569 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.52 | 7.152% | $235.2201 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.51 | 9.787% | $261.853 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.39 | 3.399% | $97.5983 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.30 | 9.330% | $69.2059 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.82 | $866.5336 | $866.54 | $866.50 | $866.60 | |