| 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 | $5.47 | 13.732% | $6.2211 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.83 | 6.412% | $261.5926 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.43 | 8.479% | $259.7313 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.82 | 12.622% | $172.1089 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.50 | 11.231% | $214.1197 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.79 | 10.471% | $16.3387 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.86 | 7.661% | $265.7719 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.70 | $1,195.8842 | $1,195.88 | $1,195.85 | $1,195.80 | |