| 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 | 5.851% | $6.8274 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 5.369% | $168.5272 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.84 | 6.698% | $105.4603 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.32 | 5.153% | $125.4686 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.57 | 7.708% | $228.9549 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.27 | 10.841% | $41.3104 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.96 | 12.752% | $133.0023 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.35 | $809.5511 | $809.55 | $809.55 | $809.60 | |