| 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 | $5.86 | 5.270% | $6.1688 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.54 | 10.646% | $245.1251 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.58 | 12.617% | $254.0414 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.66 | 11.272% | $6.298 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.63 | 8.830% | $116.0454 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.84 | 9.489% | $89.6058 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.58 | 3.671% | $103.2356 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.69 | $820.5201 | $820.54 | $820.55 | $820.40 | |