| 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 | $5.79 | 8.559% | $6.2856 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.43 | 11.562% | $16.0984 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.87 | 13.596% | $147.5271 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.80 | 5.792% | $63.2636 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.30 | 8.162% | $184.1999 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.80 | 7.486% | $95.4476 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.40 | 4.240% | $144.2682 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.39 | $657.0904 | $657.10 | $657.10 | $657.10 | |