| 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 | $6.40 | 7.132% | $6.8564 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.41 | 4.569% | $68.3986 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.76 | 6.813% | $31.7875 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.43 | 10.536% | $54.6379 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 3.864% | $211.8618 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.38 | 10.845% | $157.8211 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.82 | 8.403% | $237.2074 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.18 | $768.5707 | $768.58 | $768.55 | $768.60 | |