| 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 | $6.28 | 5.667% | $6.6359 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.28 | 12.525% | $9.3171 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.94 | 13.533% | $223.5919 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.86 | 12.315% | $130.1282 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.85 | 13.153% | $79.0374 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 7.596% | $144.9533 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.63 | 9.854% | $148.995 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.56 | $742.6588 | $742.67 | $742.70 | $742.60 | |