| 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 | $5.80 | 4.815% | $6.0793 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 6.414% | $79.2891 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.63 | 6.736% | $239.7611 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.72 | 3.789% | $195.8706 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.27 | 10.153% | $141.2933 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.77 | 8.509% | $17.1119 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.95 | 8.667% | $40.1525 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.65 | $719.5578 | $719.55 | $719.55 | $719.70 | |