| 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 | $5.64 | 13.750% | $6.4155 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.52 | 12.538% | $36.5974 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.83 | 5.471% | $190.7232 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.90 | 12.339% | $69.5378 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.31 | 9.771% | $265.9861 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.83 | 8.342% | $177.4967 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.30 | 13.537% | $195.6243 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.33 | $942.3810 | $942.39 | $942.35 | $942.30 | |