| 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 | $5.69 | 7.772% | $6.1322 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.77 | 10.247% | $17.386 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.35 | 11.819% | $178.1836 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.28 | 6.685% | $128.3207 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.74 | 7.331% | $79.1459 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.89 | 13.343% | $93.95 | $93.95 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.47 | 8.392% | $262.8181 | $262.82 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.19 | $765.9365 | $765.94 | $765.95 | $765.90 | |