| 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 | 9.206% | $6.2247 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.58 | 10.352% | $70.1618 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.57 | 6.521% | $24.0418 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 11.345% | $269.9782 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.26 | 6.580% | $156.9497 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.84 | 12.300% | $45.8633 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.91 | 4.569% | $67.8757 | $67.88 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.33 | $641.0952 | $641.09 | $641.10 | $641.10 | |