| 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 | $5.97 | 6.742% | $6.3725 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.43 | 4.416% | $250.0032 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.53 | 10.244% | $249.7357 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 12.734% | $185.3347 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.94 | 10.483% | $236.3673 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.29 | 11.496% | $212.1657 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 13.432% | $274.8798 | $274.88 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.89 | $1,414.8589 | $1,414.86 | $1,414.85 | $1,414.90 | |