| 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 | $6.45 | 6.426% | $6.8645 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.26 | 3.222% | $167.488 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.44 | 10.140% | $48.9462 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.42 | 3.702% | $193.3213 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.59 | 4.267% | $28.7673 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.31 | 7.124% | $67.8202 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.29 | 4.130% | $168.9926 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.76 | $682.2001 | $682.20 | $682.15 | $682.20 | |