| 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 | $6.43 | 3.365% | $6.6464 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.96 | 4.369% | $56.3175 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.28 | 6.398% | $135.4234 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.30 | 5.777% | $210.8136 | $210.81 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.97 | 12.725% | $241.1977 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.28 | 7.438% | $21.7884 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.77 | 8.439% | $13.8477 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.99 | $686.0347 | $686.04 | $686.00 | $685.90 | |