| 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 | 3.541% | $6.0882 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.56 | 5.611% | $224.4867 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.29 | 9.213% | $268.9807 | $268.98 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.91 | 3.474% | $214.0981 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 6.518% | $39.2306 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.85 | 10.278% | $177.3822 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.99 | 4.323% | $60.4969 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.31 | $990.7634 | $990.77 | $990.85 | $990.80 | |