| 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 | 5.570% | $6.8621 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.28 | 10.602% | $196.0752 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.78 | 7.329% | $220.8616 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.82 | 6.647% | $180.0415 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.52 | 11.816% | $8.4086 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.82 | 7.162% | $106.9691 | $106.97 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.40 | 4.674% | $166.8504 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.12 | $886.0685 | $886.07 | $886.05 | $886.20 | |