| 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 | $5.88 | 9.800% | $6.4562 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.39 | 11.785% | $101.0425 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 8.110% | $191.3115 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.93 | 3.768% | $242.7445 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.72 | 4.274% | $212.427 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.49 | 5.680% | $212.9346 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.51 | 7.474% | $61.8083 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.88 | $1,028.7246 | $1,028.72 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.60 | |