| 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 | $6.25 | 5.614% | $6.6009 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.32 | 4.784% | $256.0083 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.85 | 6.738% | $76.6913 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.61 | 8.595% | $137.4921 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.56 | 8.655% | $186.4085 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.86 | 6.262% | $213.4379 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.83 | 12.629% | $241.9609 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.28 | $1,118.5999 | $1,118.60 | $1,118.60 | $1,118.60 | |