| 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 | $5.75 | 9.679% | $6.3065 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.31 | 13.226% | $88.6673 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.56 | 5.277% | $109.0249 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.68 | 3.699% | $208.1032 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.45 | 3.430% | $94.5867 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.50 | 8.417% | $271.5846 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.81 | 13.756% | $270.5231 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.06 | $1,048.7963 | $1,048.79 | $1,048.75 | $1,048.80 | |