| 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 | $5.88 | 7.292% | $6.3088 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.47 | 3.472% | $72.9167 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.27 | 7.292% | $250.28 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.89 | 13.245% | $153.8886 | $153.89 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.70 | 12.699% | $19.9477 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.25 | 4.460% | $9.6626 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.97 | 5.366% | $73.7246 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.43 | $586.7290 | $586.73 | $586.70 | $586.70 | |