| 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 | $5.75 | 8.439% | $6.2352 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.40 | 3.451% | $154.5558 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.63 | 3.328% | $207.307 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 13.650% | $51.7108 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.57 | 9.377% | $38.9054 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.99 | 12.623% | $148.6511 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.94 | 8.521% | $138.8418 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.78 | $746.2071 | $746.22 | $746.20 | $746.20 | |