| 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 | $5.68 | 6.240% | $6.0344 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.82 | 5.746% | $108.728 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 10.161% | $259.5063 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.88 | 10.373% | $117.9667 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.40 | 4.400% | $179.9856 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.68 | 7.806% | $68.6509 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.88 | 11.461% | $110.2126 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.91 | $851.0845 | $851.09 | $851.10 | $851.10 | |