| 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 | $5.98 | 6.788% | $6.3859 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.61 | 6.259% | $98.4065 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.60 | 9.524% | $11.6095 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.88 | 3.557% | $157.2824 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.40 | 13.305% | $258.7886 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.74 | 13.593% | $37.1903 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.89 | 9.659% | $119.4077 | $119.41 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.10 | $689.0709 | $689.08 | $689.10 | $689.10 | |