| 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 | $5.98 | 4.406% | $6.2435 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.49 | 3.222% | $210.0464 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 13.683% | $270.0653 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.41 | 8.411% | $158.7245 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.27 | 5.438% | $15.046 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.77 | 7.594% | $268.7375 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.80 | 10.435% | $220.6491 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.28 | $1,149.5123 | $1,149.52 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.30 | |