| 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 | $6.28 | 4.732% | $6.5772 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.62 | 8.823% | $79.0273 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.58 | 4.137% | $260.9465 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.38 | 5.800% | $16.272 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.79 | 10.382% | $150.9915 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.82 | 9.603% | $28.2995 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.39 | 3.268% | $225.527 | $225.53 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.86 | $767.6410 | $767.65 | $767.70 | $767.60 | |