| 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 | $5.89 | 9.639% | $6.4577 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.41 | 6.661% | $66.5671 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.91 | 3.795% | $148.3334 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.40 | 12.656% | $102.9676 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.28 | 3.735% | $109.2122 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.33 | 3.784% | $165.359 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.34 | 8.244% | $119.4364 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.56 | $718.3334 | $718.34 | $718.30 | $718.40 | |