| 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 | $5.54 | 13.137% | $6.2678 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.70 | 9.562% | $42.4005 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.79 | 11.412% | $160.1993 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.80 | 5.162% | $68.145 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.35 | 4.394% | $186.1867 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 3.116% | $25.5315 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.96 | 9.119% | $232.3798 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.90 | $721.1106 | $721.12 | $721.15 | $721.10 | |