| 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 | $5.86 | 11.780% | $6.5503 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 7.840% | $20.8023 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.63 | 11.498% | $164.6045 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.33 | 6.318% | $229.9977 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.28 | 7.740% | $83.2615 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.86 | 6.210% | $250.5069 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.59 | 5.549% | $8.0112 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.84 | $763.7344 | $763.73 | $763.70 | $763.80 | |