| 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 | $193.44 | 6.617% | $206.2399 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.67 | 6.647% | $15.6451 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 6.782% | $77.4063 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.54 | 6.299% | $250.3767 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.74 | 13.678% | $8.7987 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.66 | 3.398% | $45.1436 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.96 | 4.239% | $13.5094 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.50 | $617.1197 | $617.13 | $617.15 | $617.00 | |