| 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 | $5.56 | 12.805% | $6.272 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.42 | 13.717% | $40.2786 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.48 | 13.685% | $139.2414 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.53 | 6.133% | $27.0958 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.66 | 8.837% | $230.3644 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.34 | 3.730% | $87.4859 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.98 | 4.156% | $95.8027 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.97 | $626.5408 | $626.54 | $626.55 | $626.60 | |