| 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 | $5.72 | 11.742% | $6.3916 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.28 | 5.490% | $215.495 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.89 | 11.473% | $198.2993 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.78 | 9.251% | $17.2398 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.94 | 9.112% | $81.7685 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.85 | 5.622% | $110.7447 | $110.74 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.39 | 12.180% | $101.3995 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.85 | $731.3384 | $731.34 | $731.35 | $731.30 | |