| 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 | $5.39 | 11.733% | $6.0224 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.50 | 10.637% | $160.9768 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 4.212% | $258.7584 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.58 | 10.643% | $240.737 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.72 | 4.501% | $196.1693 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.28 | 4.180% | $194.0665 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.25 | 8.840% | $89.5209 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.02 | $1,146.2513 | $1,146.26 | $1,146.20 | $1,146.30 | |