| 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 | $5.74 | 8.429% | $6.2238 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.44 | 8.425% | $94.8068 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.66 | 12.768% | $212.7481 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.59 | 10.613% | $227.4093 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.86 | 5.397% | $99.9796 | $99.98 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.68 | 8.748% | $117.0998 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.89 | 12.231% | $64.9705 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.86 | $823.2379 | $823.24 | $823.20 | $823.20 | |