| 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 | $6.40 | 6.616% | $6.8234 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.65 | 8.135% | $196.4272 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.64 | 12.579% | $138.0669 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.95 | 3.184% | $43.2857 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 5.785% | $248.1293 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.55 | 10.176% | $27.0482 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 10.182% | $178.2414 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.52 | $838.0221 | $838.03 | $838.05 | $837.90 | |