| 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 | $5.82 | 6.624% | $6.2055 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.61 | 5.417% | $145.0643 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.87 | 7.322% | $267.0923 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.80 | 13.845% | $119.3096 | $119.31 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.73 | 10.236% | $151.828 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.42 | 11.844% | $262.1847 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.56 | 5.833% | $144.5255 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.81 | $1,096.2099 | $1,096.21 | $1,096.25 | $1,096.20 | |