| 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 | $5.82 | 7.603% | $6.2625 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.67 | 13.259% | $73.2446 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.87 | 9.855% | $175.6252 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.66 | 9.645% | $56.6426 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.79 | 10.367% | $26.2563 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.30 | 11.807% | $159.1014 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 7.522% | $239.2365 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.61 | $736.3691 | $736.37 | $736.40 | $736.30 | |