| 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 | $5.68 | 10.338% | $6.2672 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.76 | 6.714% | $58.4366 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.41 | 13.158% | $244.8852 | $244.89 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 9.561% | $10.2659 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.95 | 3.300% | $247.8684 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 5.720% | $27.7515 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.68 | 13.457% | $281.0103 | $281.01 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.10 | $876.4851 | $876.50 | $876.45 | $876.60 | |