| 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 | $6.31 | 8.494% | $6.846 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.62 | 9.801% | $21.543 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.83 | 6.268% | $244.2357 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 7.275% | $18.6337 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.75 | 13.292% | $258.0225 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.66 | 3.440% | $33.7835 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.52 | 13.369% | $160.4398 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.06 | $743.5042 | $743.50 | $743.55 | $743.30 | |