| 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 | $6.31 | 8.649% | $6.8558 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.83 | 6.471% | $173.3667 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.33 | 10.483% | $268.8383 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.53 | 3.270% | $51.1496 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.29 | 10.263% | $238.4878 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 5.120% | $129.5604 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.35 | 4.574% | $82.9795 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.89 | $951.2381 | $951.25 | $951.25 | $951.30 | |