| 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 | $5.79 | 6.536% | $6.1684 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 12.258% | $74.6628 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 6.506% | $244.4845 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 11.824% | $142.352 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.78 | 8.529% | $260.2308 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.67 | 10.505% | $12.8959 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.36 | 11.561% | $110.847 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.96 | $851.6414 | $851.64 | $851.65 | $851.70 | |