| 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 | $5.96 | 6.770% | $6.3635 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.55 | 13.579% | $278.8932 | $278.89 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.69 | 4.155% | $55.9208 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.25 | 9.125% | $33.0103 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.88 | 10.607% | $267.5362 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.94 | 11.696% | $87.0559 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.79 | 6.730% | $18.9873 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.06 | $747.7672 | $747.77 | $747.75 | $747.80 | |