| 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 | $5.90 | 6.535% | $6.2856 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.27 | 9.795% | $26.6472 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.70 | 10.861% | $220.2808 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.86 | 3.139% | $42.1426 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.93 | 11.837% | $204.5834 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.37 | 13.628% | $176.5438 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.97 | 5.864% | $62.428 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.00 | $738.9114 | $738.91 | $739.00 | $738.80 | |