| 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 | $6.50 | 5.380% | $6.8497 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.88 | 4.401% | $61.4713 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.31 | 3.156% | $85.9393 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.56 | 7.738% | $106.1866 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.39 | 3.400% | $154.4693 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 10.477% | $249.5013 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.98 | 13.249% | $121.1538 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.46 | $785.5713 | $785.57 | $785.55 | $785.60 | |