| 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 | $5.99 | 3.655% | $6.2089 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.92 | 5.506% | $238.3592 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.93 | 11.396% | $160.3323 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.35 | 13.862% | $48.2206 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.27 | 4.675% | $216.9599 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.93 | 7.291% | $159.7885 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.91 | 7.779% | $19.3032 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.30 | $849.1726 | $849.17 | $849.15 | $849.20 | |