| 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 | $5.97 | 7.542% | $6.4203 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.75 | 3.396% | $166.2091 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 13.809% | $18.733 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.45 | 11.831% | $20.6328 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.70 | 11.212% | $249.8934 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.90 | 6.489% | $7.3477 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.60 | 5.373% | $29.0829 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.83 | $498.3192 | $498.31 | $498.35 | $498.20 | |