| 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 | $6.26 | 9.442% | $6.8511 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 9.480% | $188.853 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 3.606% | $234.1081 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.33 | 8.272% | $255.8792 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.57 | 7.481% | $66.1761 | $66.18 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.77 | 8.521% | $146.2538 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.91 | 6.462% | $141.4986 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.30 | $1,039.6199 | $1,039.62 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.80 | |