| 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 | $6.36 | 4.342% | $6.6362 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.92 | 7.429% | $217.9949 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.90 | 6.506% | $169.238 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.46 | 3.255% | $42.8095 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.96 | 6.442% | $25.5035 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.53 | 10.491% | $129.8601 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.33 | 13.525% | $185.4204 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.46 | $777.4626 | $777.46 | $777.45 | $777.40 | |