| 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 | $230.79 | 6.264% | $245.2467 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.28 | 4.616% | $198.0172 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.31 | 3.176% | $135.4804 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.26 | 13.762% | $5.9839 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.40 | 9.859% | $9.2282 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.59 | 3.205% | $5.7692 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.55 | 7.133% | $55.2271 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.18 | $654.9527 | $654.96 | $655.00 | $654.90 | |