| 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 | $5.77 | 10.686% | $6.3866 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.38 | 4.521% | $43.2508 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.97 | 7.213% | $211.1774 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.71 | 3.382% | $23.4781 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.61 | 5.630% | $147.47 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.66 | 6.564% | $170.1401 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 6.144% | $191.038 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.08 | $792.9410 | $792.95 | $793.00 | $793.00 | |