| 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 | 6.240% | $6.2894 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.88 | 7.471% | $181.497 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.70 | 4.577% | $201.5199 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.84 | 7.606% | $144.0199 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.31 | 4.866% | $171.2567 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.82 | 4.817% | $218.8789 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.92 | 8.611% | $251.8906 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.39 | $1,175.3524 | $1,175.36 | $1,175.35 | $1,175.40 | |