| 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 | $5.69 | 12.807% | $6.4187 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.51 | 6.219% | $73.8328 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.58 | 4.367% | $180.1166 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.35 | 7.304% | $126.9943 | $126.99 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.34 | 10.371% | $82.0498 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.83 | 9.643% | $75.4673 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.29 | 4.857% | $256.1552 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.59 | $801.0347 | $801.04 | $801.00 | $801.00 | |