| 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 | $5.87 | 8.111% | $6.3461 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.56 | 8.482% | $271.8125 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.73 | 7.263% | $217.4543 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.46 | 3.829% | $125.0724 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.93 | 13.471% | $99.7751 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.76 | 13.195% | $84.6246 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.96 | 7.837% | $94.8534 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.27 | $899.9384 | $899.93 | $899.90 | $900.00 | |