| 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 | $5.45 | 12.708% | $6.1426 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.26 | 11.871% | $260.9503 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.34 | 7.319% | $233.2471 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.81 | 7.364% | $144.7374 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.32 | 6.758% | $239.4795 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.35 | 3.586% | $100.841 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.79 | 13.221% | $182.048 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.32 | $1,167.4459 | $1,167.45 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.30 | |