| 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 | $5.94 | 5.864% | $6.2883 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.66 | 12.444% | $142.4216 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.44 | 8.869% | $152.8956 | $152.90 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 8.320% | $259.8705 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.52 | 3.572% | $50.2531 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.53 | 9.452% | $87.0472 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.96 | 10.671% | $221.2977 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.96 | $920.0740 | $920.08 | $920.05 | $920.10 | |