| 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 | $6.47 | 6.161% | $6.8686 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 12.705% | $79.2992 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.80 | 11.369% | $261.4944 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.37 | 4.180% | $221.2471 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 8.433% | $268.697 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.90 | 5.312% | $17.7977 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.40 | 4.444% | $231.239 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.10 | $1,086.6430 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.60 | |