| 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 | $5.93 | 7.862% | $6.3962 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.73 | 9.440% | $31.4421 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.30 | 11.352% | $60.4641 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.36 | 12.784% | $280.1103 | $280.11 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.26 | 13.455% | $153.4592 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 10.496% | $112.4849 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.57 | 3.704% | $119.8507 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.95 | $764.2075 | $764.20 | $764.20 | $764.30 | |