| 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 | $5.88 | 3.322% | $6.0753 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.88 | 8.560% | $198.5345 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.81 | 3.200% | $216.5239 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.93 | 9.142% | $252.0416 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.90 | 4.845% | $103.6917 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.73 | 6.468% | $104.0512 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.42 | 4.787% | $221.5407 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.55 | $1,102.4589 | $1,102.45 | $1,102.50 | $1,102.40 | |