| 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 | $5.63 | 13.436% | $6.3864 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.87 | 13.450% | $12.332 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.68 | 12.300% | $45.6836 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.80 | 7.795% | $256.3365 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.73 | 3.558% | $218.2278 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.94 | 11.673% | $135.0573 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 7.389% | $180.3169 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.56 | $854.3405 | $854.35 | $854.40 | $854.30 | |