| 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 | $6.80 | 5.777% | $7.1928 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.71 | 4.742% | $38.4508 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.72 | 4.246% | $259.2807 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.71 | 4.571% | $132.5019 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.90 | 9.570% | $248.6143 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.52 | 4.822% | $136.8137 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 8.567% | $26.4795 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.75 | $849.3337 | $849.32 | $849.35 | $849.40 | |