| 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 | $5.90 | 7.650% | $6.3514 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.57 | 9.778% | $198.2261 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 13.792% | $247.27 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.66 | 5.681% | $135.9692 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.58 | 6.694% | $236.4126 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.43 | 11.114% | $29.3674 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.88 | 8.799% | $264.251 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.32 | $1,117.8477 | $1,117.85 | $1,117.80 | $1,118.00 | |