| 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 | $6.29 | 6.601% | $6.7052 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 6.436% | $5.7369 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.79 | 9.376% | $27.1143 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.32 | 13.616% | $169.6514 | $169.65 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.75 | 11.230% | $275.5723 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.61 | 10.781% | $56.0663 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.36 | 4.720% | $92.5306 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.51 | $633.3770 | $633.38 | $633.35 | $633.40 | |