| 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 | $6.51 | 5.199% | $6.8485 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.93 | 7.338% | $178.1059 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.33 | 7.132% | $135.3399 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.78 | 6.775% | $118.2853 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.42 | 6.795% | $217.2424 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.56 | 12.454% | $195.1752 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.58 | 8.573% | $193.8897 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.11 | $1,044.8869 | $1,044.90 | $1,044.95 | $1,044.80 | |