| 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 | $5.84 | 13.166% | $6.6089 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.30 | 13.507% | $24.177 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.59 | 11.872% | $274.7464 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.89 | 12.707% | $17.9091 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.61 | 3.205% | $34.6872 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 7.615% | $168.2345 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 13.712% | $259.0132 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.34 | $785.3763 | $785.38 | $785.40 | $785.30 | |