| 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 | $5.79 | 4.795% | $6.0676 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.25 | 6.532% | $100.4064 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.65 | 8.255% | $234.5345 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.58 | 5.657% | $79.8556 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.63 | 5.392% | $185.1 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.91 | 13.186% | $251.1711 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 12.347% | $281.609 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.47 | $1,138.7442 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.80 | |