| 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 | $6.40 | 5.250% | $6.736 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.45 | 12.283% | $141.9819 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.39 | 7.156% | $118.2895 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.75 | 6.662% | $65.8638 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.83 | 9.613% | $152.1757 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.48 | 6.363% | $47.3103 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.78 | 3.164% | $82.3042 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.08 | $614.6614 | $614.66 | $614.70 | $614.70 | |