| 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 | $5.80 | 10.688% | $6.4199 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.28 | 3.783% | $176.7217 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 7.513% | $30.3832 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.61 | 8.407% | $167.6081 | $167.61 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.50 | 4.286% | $178.8505 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.65 | 5.176% | $148.9818 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.65 | 7.328% | $71.5341 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.75 | $780.4993 | $780.49 | $780.50 | $780.50 | |