| 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 | 5.689% | $6.3202 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.50 | 7.833% | $252.8684 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.88 | 13.411% | $158.6393 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.48 | 11.319% | $36.1564 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.95 | 3.375% | $71.2771 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.48 | 9.333% | $22.3914 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.92 | 3.522% | $161.4115 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.19 | $709.0643 | $709.07 | $709.05 | $709.10 | |