| 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 | $5.72 | 12.194% | $6.4175 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.29 | 4.287% | $42.0172 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.51 | 13.255% | $177.2554 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.95 | 5.456% | $235.1142 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 8.638% | $8.4412 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.96 | 8.529% | $265.8526 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.81 | 12.561% | $18.9215 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.01 | $754.0196 | $754.02 | $753.95 | $754.00 | |