| 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 | $5.78 | 6.802% | $6.1732 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.90 | 7.126% | $45.9571 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.75 | 13.489% | $198.322 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.85 | 7.211% | $51.3005 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.73 | 13.586% | $213.235 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.60 | 9.535% | $122.2411 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.33 | 12.317% | $72.2535 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.94 | $709.4824 | $709.48 | $709.45 | $709.50 | |