| 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 | $5.73 | 8.675% | $6.2271 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 5.819% | $52.1264 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.30 | 5.154% | $164.3557 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.75 | 12.694% | $156.3629 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.85 | 4.476% | $241.1828 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.72 | 11.759% | $275.7318 | $275.73 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.80 | 7.188% | $233.4555 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.41 | $1,129.4422 | $1,129.45 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.50 | |