| 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 | $5.72 | 11.409% | $6.3726 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.29 | 5.243% | $24.5111 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.91 | 6.271% | $265.5819 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 3.686% | $192.8249 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.33 | 9.534% | $131.8023 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.93 | 6.316% | $206.1786 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.26 | 8.105% | $219.7342 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.41 | $1,047.0056 | $1,046.99 | $1,047.00 | $1,047.00 | |