| 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 | $6.55 | 3.791% | $6.7983 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.88 | 11.781% | $28.9289 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.45 | 13.675% | $133.5113 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.71 | 9.662% | $62.1893 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.45 | 3.837% | $98.074 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.76 | 7.256% | $87.6925 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.70 | 13.197% | $167.192 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.50 | $584.3863 | $584.38 | $584.40 | $584.40 | |