| 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 | $5.96 | 8.258% | $6.4522 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.53 | 8.804% | $213.8325 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.30 | 5.290% | $141.4045 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.91 | 9.173% | $33.7454 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.91 | 11.369% | $156.9301 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.91 | 3.727% | $46.5838 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.58 | 6.785% | $137.3042 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.10 | $736.2527 | $736.24 | $736.30 | $736.20 | |