| 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 | $6.42 | 4.581% | $6.7141 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.38 | 8.210% | $216.8312 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 9.404% | $148.6691 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.32 | 12.740% | $81.5336 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.90 | 3.310% | $128.0011 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.70 | 9.689% | $272.7965 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 8.305% | $5.7293 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.90 | $860.2749 | $860.27 | $860.30 | $860.20 | |