| 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 | $5.92 | 6.840% | $6.3249 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.30 | 8.184% | $171.2553 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.25 | 9.634% | $242.5652 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.82 | 11.565% | $125.8676 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.58 | 13.419% | $193.4701 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.34 | 6.678% | $17.4312 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.83 | 5.227% | $21.9188 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.04 | $778.8331 | $778.84 | $778.75 | $778.90 | |