| 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 | $5.92 | 7.799% | $6.3817 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.79 | 12.695% | $181.2023 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.49 | 7.239% | $139.9362 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.26 | 4.102% | $105.4137 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.95 | 7.706% | $241.2076 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 9.358% | $11.6576 | $11.66 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.55 | 7.611% | $5.9724 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.62 | $691.7715 | $691.77 | $691.75 | $691.80 | |