| 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 | $5.98 | 5.279% | $6.2957 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.62 | 12.743% | $18.7379 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.94 | 7.409% | $236.2354 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.69 | 7.858% | $266.0749 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.38 | 6.627% | $107.0322 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.88 | 12.552% | $251.9814 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.50 | 10.426% | $64.5992 | $64.60 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.99 | $950.9567 | $950.96 | $951.00 | $950.90 | |