| 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 | $5.91 | 6.241% | $6.2788 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.65 | 12.111% | $38.8465 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.62 | 11.410% | $35.2278 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.73 | 10.641% | $156.8115 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.71 | 8.388% | $227.3005 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.64 | 9.800% | $96.2287 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.72 | 11.372% | $68.7388 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.98 | $629.4326 | $629.44 | $629.50 | $629.30 | |