| 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 | $5.79 | 8.534% | $6.2841 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.74 | 8.135% | $260.3242 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.33 | 5.844% | $17.2843 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.38 | 4.502% | $29.6577 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.56 | 10.520% | $93.4557 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.65 | 9.668% | $27.0332 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.27 | 12.414% | $250.9867 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.72 | $685.0259 | $685.02 | $685.05 | $685.10 | |