| 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 | $5.85 | 6.702% | $6.2421 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.43 | 8.408% | $210.7777 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.95 | 3.734% | $39.3671 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.52 | 13.695% | $99.5059 | $99.51 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.50 | 13.618% | $177.8122 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.80 | 10.400% | $111.2832 | $111.28 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.45 | 6.133% | $236.0929 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.50 | $881.0811 | $881.08 | $881.10 | $881.10 | |