| 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 | $5.43 | 12.861% | $6.1284 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.50 | 6.507% | $12.2483 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.35 | 9.325% | $237.6179 | $237.62 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.77 | 3.625% | $34.9942 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.68 | 7.836% | $150.6253 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.34 | 12.831% | $258.7666 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.59 | 10.791% | $103.6893 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.66 | $804.0700 | $804.08 | $804.10 | $804.00 | |