| 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 | $5.67 | 7.443% | $6.092 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.60 | 5.754% | $237.5235 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.55 | 9.306% | $229.0507 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.41 | 13.612% | $249.2761 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.35 | 10.866% | $85.7549 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.63 | 4.542% | $211.8335 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.63 | 3.760% | $225.8129 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.84 | $1,245.3436 | $1,245.33 | $1,245.35 | $1,245.40 | |