| 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 | 7.757% | $6.2499 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.72 | 3.137% | $15.1818 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.78 | 4.586% | $55.2005 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.78 | 5.210% | $72.3634 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.41 | 9.835% | $264.0543 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 6.453% | $178.2981 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.92 | 11.293% | $116.7686 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.90 | $708.1166 | $708.11 | $708.10 | $708.20 | |