| 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 | $5.89 | 9.776% | $6.4658 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.87 | 5.260% | $141.9642 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.53 | 12.272% | $248.7162 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.99 | 7.188% | $266.8874 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.30 | 11.338% | $109.4453 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.61 | 9.318% | $201.812 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.90 | 3.601% | $110.7495 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.09 | $1,086.0404 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | |