| 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 | $5.70 | 13.104% | $6.4469 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.25 | 5.835% | $72.2324 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.88 | 3.423% | $17.4578 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.64 | 6.316% | $16.6278 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.67 | 5.592% | $227.7303 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.92 | 4.205% | $128.0888 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.58 | 10.121% | $115.1645 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.64 | $583.7485 | $583.75 | $583.80 | $583.70 | |