| 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 | $6.32 | 8.253% | $6.8416 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.81 | 5.686% | $171.0105 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.77 | 9.300% | $46.7476 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.84 | 7.535% | $217.0486 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 3.179% | $9.6369 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.48 | 8.104% | $129.1627 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.94 | 6.280% | $57.3274 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.50 | $637.7753 | $637.78 | $637.80 | $637.60 | |