| 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 | $5.78 | 8.590% | $6.2765 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 11.228% | $177.2641 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.28 | 3.384% | $209.1252 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.97 | 12.693% | $145.3402 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.60 | 4.360% | $15.2366 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.42 | 7.835% | $88.8776 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.59 | 4.814% | $38.3514 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.01 | $680.4716 | $680.48 | $680.55 | $680.50 | |