| 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 | 6.518% | $6.2846 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.26 | 12.676% | $22.8282 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.38 | 7.346% | $55.1544 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.28 | 9.278% | $107.3984 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.90 | 9.469% | $268.0896 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.41 | 13.384% | $116.1166 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.30 | 8.775% | $66.6791 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.43 | $642.5509 | $642.55 | $642.60 | $642.60 | |