| 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 | $5.64 | 13.851% | $6.4212 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.34 | 6.223% | $17.3568 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.94 | 3.686% | $162.7248 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.78 | 4.283% | $67.5545 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.58 | 4.286% | $16.2478 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.62 | 4.766% | $82.367 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.49 | 5.213% | $142.5531 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.39 | $495.2252 | $495.22 | $495.15 | $495.30 | |