| 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 | $5.87 | 7.591% | $6.3156 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.80 | 6.148% | $145.2105 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.99 | 7.743% | $117.4291 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.39 | 9.153% | $79.0159 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.87 | 13.757% | $78.3444 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.67 | 13.565% | $38.2373 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.80 | 9.473% | $174.9379 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.39 | $639.4907 | $639.50 | $639.50 | $639.30 | |