| 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 | $5.91 | 9.637% | $6.4795 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 3.469% | $8.0188 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.88 | 11.518% | $186.1012 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.76 | 8.720% | $73.6687 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.42 | 4.244% | $178.6951 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.75 | 7.692% | $246.3455 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.78 | 4.585% | $12.3201 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.25 | $711.6289 | $711.64 | $711.60 | $711.60 | |