| 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 | $6.25 | 4.635% | $6.5397 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.87 | 4.396% | $87.5569 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.62 | 9.389% | $129.7572 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.51 | 13.291% | $37.9638 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.39 | 8.549% | $217.5213 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.91 | 8.130% | $239.9513 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 3.552% | $103.5313 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.53 | $822.8215 | $822.82 | $822.80 | $822.90 | |