| 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 | $6.57 | 4.495% | $6.8653 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.72 | 6.417% | $174.2259 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.36 | 5.251% | $50.8994 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.47 | 9.367% | $147.0658 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.70 | 12.336% | $220.9649 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.44 | 8.266% | $37.2868 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.62 | 5.737% | $184.6379 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.88 | $821.9460 | $821.96 | $821.95 | $822.00 | |