| 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 | $5.96 | 7.254% | $6.3923 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.94 | 13.840% | $37.4989 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.69 | 4.340% | $244.8755 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.30 | 7.826% | $15.4191 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.92 | 5.483% | $58.9861 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.32 | 4.338% | $229.8775 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.38 | 7.658% | $226.4909 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.51 | $819.5403 | $819.55 | $819.60 | $819.60 | |