| 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 | $5.92 | 7.536% | $6.3661 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.72 | 13.610% | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.67 | 6.329% | $176.1553 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.44 | 4.312% | $15.0627 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.82 | 7.126% | $18.0186 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.62 | 5.564% | $60.826 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.83 | 7.351% | $223.1076 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.02 | $636.6863 | $636.70 | $636.65 | $636.80 | |