| 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 | $6.47 | 4.831% | $6.7826 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.38 | 13.500% | $61.7213 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.91 | 7.660% | $53.7331 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.85 | 4.151% | $224.8099 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.59 | 12.702% | $29.9675 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.71 | 4.697% | $13.307 | $13.31 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.49 | 10.318% | $189.1843 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.40 | $579.5057 | $579.50 | $579.50 | $579.50 | |