| 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 | $5.65 | 12.529% | $6.3579 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 5.421% | $75.5869 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.39 | 9.635% | $260.2625 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.60 | 4.476% | $44.5068 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.89 | 12.296% | $96.451 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.48 | 7.295% | $90.6428 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.84 | 3.868% | $114.0886 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.55 | $687.8965 | $687.90 | $687.90 | $688.00 | |