| 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 | $5.78 | 7.590% | $6.2187 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 7.633% | $268.7596 | $268.76 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.84 | 9.790% | $75.5794 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.81 | 12.659% | $236.3698 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.83 | 3.365% | $253.0685 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 10.254% | $8.3793 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.86 | 3.462% | $32.963 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.42 | $881.3383 | $881.34 | $881.30 | $881.50 | |