| 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 | $5.76 | 7.527% | $6.1936 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.56 | 7.549% | $27.4895 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.46 | 3.557% | $142.3495 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.72 | 12.136% | $235.1716 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.74 | 12.609% | $137.0902 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.71 | 11.741% | $258.9151 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.34 | 3.309% | $81.9654 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.29 | $889.1749 | $889.18 | $889.15 | $889.20 | |