| 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 | 3.644% | $6.1668 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.77 | 12.288% | $241.1609 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.93 | 7.419% | $40.744 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.88 | 8.146% | $45.2915 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.43 | 8.359% | $48.1439 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.79 | 6.203% | $182.4461 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.59 | 10.422% | $221.4955 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.34 | $785.4487 | $785.45 | $785.45 | $785.40 | |