| 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 | $5.90 | 12.647% | $6.6462 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.77 | 7.359% | $28.74 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.73 | 7.196% | $22.2217 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.99 | 9.106% | $204.0173 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.38 | 9.741% | $199.0482 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.56 | 3.218% | $212.1749 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.37 | 9.455% | $59.5107 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.70 | $732.3590 | $732.36 | $732.30 | $732.20 | |