| 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 | $5.87 | 7.832% | $6.3297 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 13.338% | $18.0321 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.70 | 6.233% | $88.917 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.66 | 8.833% | $193.3527 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.52 | 8.675% | $16.8664 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.71 | 12.130% | $207.1153 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.55 | 7.324% | $121.8664 | $121.87 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.92 | $652.4796 | $652.49 | $652.45 | $652.50 | |