| 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 | $6.40 | 12.629% | $7.2083 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.51 | 9.327% | $6.0239 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.53 | 5.213% | $166.7942 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.65 | 8.771% | $216.0736 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 3.144% | $256.0653 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.75 | 7.672% | $93.4055 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.70 | 10.108% | $119.6874 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.80 | $865.2582 | $865.26 | $865.20 | $865.30 | |