| 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 | $6.56 | 4.715% | $6.8693 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.56 | 4.674% | $117.8211 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.39 | 5.167% | $36.1669 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.57 | 8.501% | $72.2291 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.87 | 12.391% | $126.8557 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.76 | 12.660% | $219.4166 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.26 | 6.181% | $163.7948 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.97 | $743.1535 | $743.16 | $743.10 | $743.20 | |