| 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 | 6.346% | $6.0085 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.49 | 5.369% | $243.9187 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.66 | 10.839% | $240.1438 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.53 | 7.480% | $50.0104 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.52 | 13.205% | $39.0784 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.79 | 5.583% | $78.9655 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.74 | 8.273% | $15.9594 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.38 | $674.0847 | $674.09 | $674.05 | $674.10 | |