| 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 | $6.35 | 4.269% | $6.6211 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.39 | 11.250% | $137.2714 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.86 | 5.711% | $54.8217 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.30 | 7.839% | $106.0057 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.81 | 12.295% | $159.2455 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.51 | 6.339% | $22.8735 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.74 | 5.147% | $242.6162 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.96 | $729.4551 | $729.46 | $729.35 | $729.40 | |