| 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 | $5.79 | 7.717% | $6.2368 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 3.290% | $55.2705 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.85 | 5.715% | $230.3001 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.36 | 4.209% | $62.9006 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.82 | 9.191% | $75.1452 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 8.694% | $104.6615 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.69 | 10.220% | $191.4411 | $191.44 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.31 | $725.9558 | $725.96 | $725.95 | $725.90 | |