| 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 | $5.79 | 11.650% | $6.4645 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.66 | 12.701% | $67.2374 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 10.571% | $277.2126 | $277.21 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.71 | 5.402% | $80.8539 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.38 | 9.620% | $34.3988 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.36 | 8.129% | $191.7776 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.72 | 12.543% | $163.9977 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.33 | $821.9425 | $821.94 | $821.95 | $822.00 | |