| 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 | $6.29 | 5.324% | $6.6249 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.69 | 12.315% | $23.238 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.47 | 9.481% | $178.9686 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.69 | 10.518% | $197.4846 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.43 | 3.655% | $141.4165 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.99 | 7.682% | $239.0433 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.67 | 10.577% | $79.2505 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.23 | $866.0264 | $866.02 | $866.00 | $866.00 | |