| 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 | $5.68 | 12.309% | $6.3792 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.60 | 11.645% | $21.8824 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.50 | 9.756% | $108.1097 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.38 | 13.739% | $156.2546 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.81 | 8.217% | $214.064 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 10.269% | $40.1048 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.40 | 6.282% | $163.0366 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.74 | $709.8313 | $709.82 | $709.85 | $709.90 | |