| 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 | $5.85 | 9.103% | $6.3825 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.83 | 6.481% | $29.6337 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.79 | 3.250% | $226.9332 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.78 | 7.574% | $157.8971 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.78 | 7.429% | $76.0382 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.30 | 8.116% | $198.1766 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.67 | 11.868% | $95.8373 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.00 | $790.8986 | $790.90 | $791.00 | $790.80 | |