| 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 | $5.62 | 13.344% | $6.3699 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.46 | 7.596% | $166.1928 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.57 | 8.737% | $22.3672 | $22.37 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.26 | 4.278% | $260.9661 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.63 | 5.197% | $102.7038 | $102.70 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.25 | 5.538% | $100.5249 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.50 | 3.407% | $41.8798 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.29 | $701.0045 | $701.00 | $700.95 | $701.10 | |