| 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 | $5.95 | 5.661% | $6.2868 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.95 | 6.709% | $192.0228 | $192.02 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.58 | 8.167% | $251.5748 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 10.489% | $182.8261 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.36 | 13.833% | $208.7242 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 10.182% | $89.7983 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.49 | 10.610% | $110.0459 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.30 | $1,041.2789 | $1,041.28 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.20 | |