| 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 | $5.69 | 9.805% | $6.2479 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.76 | 11.403% | $278.2401 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.73 | 12.316% | $227.6982 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.31 | 13.586% | $151.4215 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.52 | 8.210% | $255.9383 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.64 | 10.279% | $56.9481 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.76 | 12.770% | $154.2243 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.41 | $1,130.7184 | $1,130.72 | $1,130.70 | $1,130.50 | |