| 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 | 3.727% | $6.4933 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.85 | 9.844% | $17.4103 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.85 | 10.219% | $144.2216 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.80 | 8.689% | $93.2552 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.62 | 4.451% | $121.8108 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.83 | 11.825% | $259.2439 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.96 | 9.716% | $223.7768 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.17 | $866.2119 | $866.21 | $866.20 | $866.20 | |