| 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 | $5.76 | 8.432% | $6.2457 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.96 | 5.687% | $235.6397 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.27 | 5.444% | $62.4967 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.39 | 12.702% | $238.2408 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.68 | 9.215% | $175.4867 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.74 | 9.358% | $115.6351 | $115.64 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.83 | 8.514% | $258.0788 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.63 | $1,091.8235 | $1,091.84 | $1,091.90 | $1,091.70 | |