| 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 | $5.99 | 4.157% | $6.239 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.79 | 5.250% | $55.5615 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.53 | 9.872% | $76.394 | $76.39 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 5.785% | $17.6873 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.69 | 11.442% | $210.2799 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.87 | 10.361% | $234.9255 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.60 | 4.650% | $236.0904 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.19 | $837.1776 | $837.18 | $837.25 | $837.20 | |