| 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 | $5.77 | 7.568% | $6.2067 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.44 | 12.627% | $198.7191 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.94 | 4.210% | $8.2743 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.64 | 12.307% | $184.9022 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.83 | 7.210% | $208.8772 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.61 | 13.448% | $46.0712 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.72 | 4.860% | $24.8728 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.95 | $677.9235 | $677.92 | $677.85 | $678.00 | |