| 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 | $6.51 | 4.761% | $6.8199 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.36 | 8.394% | $217.1782 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.51 | 7.861% | $24.2795 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.43 | 4.313% | $209.0745 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.40 | 13.129% | $271.9621 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.87 | 9.338% | $222.9074 | $222.91 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.78 | 7.223% | $219.5713 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.86 | $1,171.7929 | $1,171.79 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.90 | |