| 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 | $5.89 | 3.758% | $6.1113 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 11.171% | $44.4239 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.56 | 13.656% | $100.6538 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.71 | 13.203% | $220.4176 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.67 | 12.613% | $41.2952 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.99 | 10.863% | $174.0438 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.28 | 12.228% | $279.762 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.06 | $866.7076 | $866.70 | $866.65 | $866.70 | |