| 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 | $5.99 | 3.772% | $6.2159 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 4.769% | $8.832 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.62 | 6.373% | $13.4243 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.57 | 13.393% | $186.6109 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.41 | 4.512% | $192.7306 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.85 | 4.856% | $200.1177 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.39 | 9.519% | $194.2758 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.26 | $802.2072 | $802.21 | $802.20 | $802.10 | |