| 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 | $6.44 | 4.646% | $6.7392 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.65 | 12.515% | $19.8589 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.95 | 13.490% | $28.3158 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.89 | 10.795% | $221.4681 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.35 | 7.800% | $144.8293 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.64 | 5.793% | $229.19 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.39 | 9.349% | $236.6203 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.31 | $887.0216 | $887.03 | $887.00 | $887.00 | |