| 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 | $6.58 | 3.635% | $6.8192 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 5.791% | $161.2995 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.98 | 4.717% | $77.4696 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.55 | 7.773% | $204.2837 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.40 | 7.505% | $131.5861 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.54 | 12.798% | $40.0884 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.71 | 13.333% | $63.1378 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.23 | $684.6843 | $684.69 | $684.70 | $684.70 | |