| 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 | $5.95 | 6.204% | $6.3191 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.91 | 3.475% | $44.4011 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.95 | 3.732% | $210.5241 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.61 | 10.701% | $189.974 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.47 | 5.758% | $39.6275 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.57 | 13.800% | $95.1027 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.81 | 6.780% | $96.9669 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.27 | $682.9154 | $682.91 | $682.85 | $682.90 | |