| 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 | $5.45 | 13.131% | $6.1656 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.88 | 11.252% | $79.9679 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.92 | 11.230% | $45.5153 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.73 | 4.631% | $30.0605 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.52 | 5.289% | $259.5584 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.73 | 7.353% | $188.6514 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.38 | 10.856% | $244.3045 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.61 | $854.2236 | $854.23 | $854.15 | $854.40 | |