| 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 | $5.69 | 13.843% | $6.4777 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.35 | 8.820% | $41.7325 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.68 | 6.108% | $115.3182 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.70 | 11.439% | $261.5473 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.97 | 3.253% | $13.3919 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.53 | 7.861% | $190.407 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.45 | 11.680% | $200.4098 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.37 | $829.2844 | $829.29 | $829.30 | $829.20 | |