| 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 | $6.42 | 6.578% | $6.8423 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.98 | 8.515% | $179.028 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.50 | 4.399% | $84.0412 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.82 | 13.442% | $230.0831 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 11.147% | $269.8983 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.28 | 6.615% | $228.4546 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 7.487% | $140.6252 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.66 | $1,138.9727 | $1,138.97 | $1,139.05 | $1,138.90 | |