| 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 | $6.39 | 5.465% | $6.7392 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 12.348% | $79.2166 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.76 | 13.465% | $59.8641 | $59.86 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.70 | 12.308% | $228.7714 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.81 | 5.485% | $142.2043 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.26 | 4.844% | $67.3728 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.51 | 5.768% | $90.4422 | $90.44 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.94 | $674.6106 | $674.60 | $674.55 | $674.60 | |