| 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 | 4.827% | $6.2477 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.97 | 11.478% | $270.8581 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.54 | 12.497% | $7.3573 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.86 | 5.390% | $194.824 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 3.617% | $165.1137 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.43 | 12.430% | $21.8451 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.82 | 4.629% | $83.5149 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.93 | $749.7608 | $749.76 | $749.70 | $749.70 | |