| 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 | $5.75 | 5.386% | $6.0597 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.44 | 6.221% | $44.018 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.69 | 6.309% | $265.4429 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.59 | 10.399% | $189.4336 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.89 | 8.857% | $241.5428 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.63 | 10.139% | $214.3635 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.91 | 7.624% | $179.6352 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.90 | $1,140.4957 | $1,140.49 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.40 | |