| 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 | $6.53 | 4.859% | $6.8473 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.52 | 10.198% | $117.3829 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.29 | 8.844% | $271.3372 | $271.34 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.60 | 13.451% | $120.9388 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.32 | 7.181% | $249.0029 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.70 | 7.733% | $221.6068 | $221.61 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.27 | 5.444% | $263.8947 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.23 | $1,251.0106 | $1,251.01 | $1,251.05 | $1,250.90 | |