| 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 | $5.67 | 9.740% | $6.2223 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 9.548% | $46.777 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.57 | 3.718% | $5.7771 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.60 | 9.546% | $40.0938 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.59 | 3.266% | $172.0308 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.72 | 13.729% | $22.4274 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.49 | 5.639% | $141.0175 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $410.34 | $434.3459 | $434.35 | $434.40 | $434.30 | |