| 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 | $6.59 | 4.630% | $6.8951 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 12.456% | $28.845 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.48 | 10.260% | $260.7428 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.35 | 10.162% | $75.2957 | $75.30 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.73 | 4.669% | $47.8651 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.98 | 7.183% | $57.8574 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.58 | 5.317% | $231.2551 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.36 | $708.7562 | $708.78 | $708.75 | $708.80 | |